I like downtown riding, but will also enjoy the better line of site and open roads of the suburbs. It all depends on the mood I'm in and what bike I'm riding.

There are more folks in big SUVs in the burbs not looking for your 'tree-hugging' arse pedaling around. Depending on the driver, you will be looked down upon, or over looked all together the farther away from the city you get. Others will give you tons of room, and treat you as if you are some type of human, that has feelings and might like an extra 3 feet of space, and a little less engine roar.

My commute took me through the burbs, so I had to deal with it.