🚲 No Bike Lane? No Problem: stay out of the gutter.
Everything the road sweeps away ends up at the curb — glass, gravel, sewer grates, and bumpy patches that can pinch-flat a tire or toss your wheel sideways. Give yourself room and ride where the pavement is smooth; a straight, predictable line keeps drivers reading you right.
Recognized safe-cycling practice: debris, drains, and uneven pavement collect at the curb, so staying clear of it keeps your line steady. 💡