Now, let me ask you this question. Given the complete lack of other motor vehicle traffic and the fact that they would have to move at least partially into left lane anyway, why does it matter that the cyclists were side by side?
Because the closing distance at speed with oncoming traffic or motorcycles is 2X. Side by side bikes in the on coming lane is a fiasco waiting to happen.
You statement was about zero oncoming traffic (per the video)... this is very rare in most places... and many many roads are not so idealistic nor straight.
If you are not actively engaging EVERY enemy you encounter... you are allowing another to fight for you... and that is cowardice... plain and simple.
