[gerl1ng]

If you are going to hit a cyclist because the cyclist dodged a pothole then you are not leaving enough safety distance.

In my country you need to pass cyclists with minimum 1.5m distance to the side within city/village (usually 50 kph speed limits) or 2m outside of the city/village.

That minimum distance is there especially for such situations where the cyclist needs to dodge Potholes, Glass, ...

That minimum distance is also required if the cyclist is riding on the shoulder. Some paint on between you and the cyclist doesn't keep anyone of you safe on it's own.