This is why cyclists are often required to walk bikes across intersections. You are much safer in the street, following the rules of the road for drivers of vehicles. Ride On The Right With Other Traffic . Some people were taught to ride on the wrong side of the road so they can see traffic coming . This is dangerous and it is illegal in all 50 states.
Pedestrians walk facing traffic so they can sidestep off the road if necessary.
But you cannot sidestep on a bike. Other drivers look for traffic coming from the usual direction. They do not look for wrong way traffic. Use Lights At Night. Riding without lights in the dark is a very dangerous cycling mistake.