sprawl is bad for cycling because of the kinds of roads and/or facilities they build (or don't build) in and around the sprawl. the connectors tend to be high-speed roads that are crowded because they are the only ways to get anywhere. not too friendly or welcoming for any but the most VC of cyclists.
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"Think of bicycles as rideable art that can just about save the world". ~Grant Petersen
Cyclists fare best when they recognize that there are times when acting vehicularly is not the best practice, and are flexible enough to do what is necessary as the situation warrants.--Me