Originally Posted by
nashvillwill
Sorry Slim, but I have to completely disagree with you here. It's been my experience that the city is one of the safest places to ride. Speed limits are lower, traffic flow control is better regulated, and people (cars/bikes/pedestrians) are typically in a heightened state of awareness.
In the suburbs, you have higher speeds, which cyclist can't manage, more curb cuts, less flow control, high speed turns and poor road design. Factor in with that the suburban entitlement factor and you have some dangerous roads.
No disrespect, but I would rank my most dangerous as;
Most- Exurbs/suburbs/rural/city center. -least
Just aside; where exactly do you find un-paved suburban roads?
I'd agree with nashvillewill. Country roads seem fairly dangerous in my area, unless you're with a large group of cyclists, then it just pi$$e$ of drivers because they can't buzz you like usual.