Since this is a moderate uphill grade, I tend to ride far right and take my chances with doors becuse my slower speeds mean I can stop faster and in controll
Justina,
A little concern here. You may THINK you have control and can respond quickly enough, but that is not always the case. Just beware that your response time is normally slower than what we perceive. Remember the whole "try to catch the ball someone drops" thing? Most people can't catch it. It's amazing how quickly a door can open. And let's face it, even the best driver that looks before opening a door may not see you while you are in a blind spot. I always give more room for a door/car than I think I really need....I misjudged that distance once...(It was my brake lever that clipped the door). I was not going fast and I was 1 mile from home. I know this is a result of personal experience and I am probably a bit more paranoid than the average person, but hey, that is just me. Just something to think about.