How to pass another bicycle in a bike lane I bike to and from work in New York City, and I have noticed that while I stay very far to the right in the bike lane (literally on the line that marks the right most boundary of the bike lane), maybe about 70% of the cyclists who pass me do so on the right, despite the fact that there is more room on my left than on my right.

I was wondering...


Am I wrong to try to stay to the right?
What's the correct way to pass another bicyclist in a bike lane?
What else can I do to make it easier for others to pass me? (I would say I am an average speed commuter, and I probably pass about as many people as pass me)




*Edit: many bike lanes in New York City are on the left side of the road, and sandwiched between the side walk and parked cars
You're doing the right thing by generally staying to the right.  Nobody should pass you on the right, which is a bit dangerous because you don't expect it and because there isn't as much room.  (I'm speaking for countries where people drive on the right side of the road.  In countries where people drive on the left, then bicyclists should pass on the right, of course.  Also, as @g.rocket points out, if the bike lane is on the 'left' side of a one-way street as is common in New York City, that is to say on the other side from where it would be if the road were two-way, then one should ride on the 'left' and pass on the 'right'.)

The correct way to pass is to first announce your intent, either by ringing a bell or saying "passing on your left" or something similar.  Then pass on the left.

I think the best way to make it easier for others to pass is to be aware of your surroundings (a mirror helps), to stay to the right, and to ride predictably.  As @JoshCaswell notes, when you are being passed, resist the urge to move further to the right and just keep going in a straight line.  Point before you turn!