Primary or Secondary a on a dual carriageway (left lane)

[Mr_Kipling]

The photo below shows my position on a 30mph deal-carriageway. In my opinion, there is no way any cyclist should be in secondary position at this point, as there is an overtaking lane to the right. My speed on average is 10mph.
I also think 2 abreast is fine too. Out of curiosity, I was wondering where everyone else would position themselves in this example. ( In the photo here is a roundabout about 250 meters ahead, but please assume that this is a road without junctions, roundabouts etc for a mile or 2 miles)

 

[Markymark]

Primary

 

[LCpl Boiled Egg]

Where you feel the safest, and from what you've said that's primary.

 

[PhilDawson8270]

Depends on traffic and round-a-bout exit.

If I was going left I'd stay secondary.
Straight over, I'd choose primary, but how early I took the position would depend on traffic.
If right, primary in lane 2.

Edit:
Just noticed you said, ignore the junction. I personally take a secondary on a dual carriageway, although entitled to take a primary position, I'd prefer a closer pass from somebody nipping past me in secondary, than a close pass from annoyed motorists.

I take secondary where necessary at road junctions, but find that being as little of a hold up to cars as possible, massively reduces the amount of incidents I've had with angry motorists. Some drivers even look confused when I give them a "wave thanks" for following me around a junction instead of passing.

 

[Mr_Kipling]

Depends on traffic and round-a-bout exit.

If I was going left I'd stay secondary.
Straight over, I'd choose primary, but how early I took the position would depend on traffic.
If right, primary in lane 2.

Edit:
Just noticed you said, ignore the junction. I personally take a secondary on a dual carriageway, although entitled to take a primary position, I'd prefer a closer pass from somebody nipping past me in secondary, than a close pass from annoyed motorists.

I take secondary where necessary at road junctions, but find that being as little of a hold up to cars as possible, massively reduces the amount of incidents I've had with angry motorists. Some drivers even look confused when I give them a "wave thanks" for following me around a junction instead of passing.

"(Please assume that this is a road without junctions, roundabouts etc for a mile or 2 miles)"

 

[PhilDawson8270]

"(Please assume that this is a road without junctions, roundabouts etc for a mile or 2 miles)"

"Edit:
Just noticed you said, ignore the junction."

 

[MontyVeda]

I know what I'd do... pavement... especially if it's unbroken for 2 miles.

 

[Tim Hall]

Primary. Those urban, 30mph, dual carriageways are lovely. The motorist gets plenty of room to overtake.

 

[totallyfixed]

Somewhere between primary and secondary . Seriously though, find a route that avoids DC's, if you can't fair enough but the only way I would use a DC was if there was no alternative and I had a eyeball sizzling rear light.

 

[totallyfixed]

I realise now you are talking city, slow DC's, not something I really come across much and when I do I am travelling as quick as I can, so not really holding anyone up much.

 

[Pat "5mph"]

My speed on average is 10mph.

Me, if I stay in secondary I get close passed, in primary (which I think is appropriate) I get beeped.
Nowadays I take the park route instead
Of course, you are faster than me and may not have a park route available.

 

[srw]

It all depends. In that sort of traffic, wherever I fancied - far enough out from the kerb to be visible and to force traffic to overtake properly. In much heavier traffic I'd be using that useful wide lane to the left (shared with pedestrians, as shown by the concrete gizmos) so that I could get past more quickly.

 

[Rasmus]

In the absence of junctions, pinch points, poor road surface etc, I would be in secondary. But best would be to find an alternate route.

 

[400bhp]

Just ride your bike. All this talk of primary and secondary is so pedantic and dull. A strong position is all that is called for dependant on traffic flow.

 

[Pat "5mph"]

All this talk of primary and secondary is so pedantic and dull.

Tut tut, you obviously haven't done your Bikability, the National standard training for cycling