I was riding south on Timberline, just south of the Harmony road intersection. On the right was a right turn lane which opens to the local restaurants, shops, and movie theatre. Traffic was heavy, yet the driver just ahead of me made sure he slowed and allowed me to pass on his right (in the bike lane).
He would have been completely within his rights to make the turn in front of me, and it would have been safe for him to do so. However, he chose to let me pass and then make his turn.
That sort of courtesy seems to be a very regular occurrence on the work commute. One stretch of road has the white line painted right on the edge of the blacktop. The drivers are very conscious of me pedaling on that edge, and give me plenty of space as they pass.
Even better, most of the ride has wide shoulders and plenty of room for bikes and cars. The infrastructure is great, and the drivers are patient and considerate in those areas where the roads are less than perfect
Thanks Fort Collins drivers, and thanks Loveland drivers!
