Originally Posted by
wphamilton
Back to the topic, I don't think anyone can tell OP he shouldn't give up, or validate his decision, without at least having ridden there. Even then, what other factors are involved, not necessarily related to cycling?
No one is trying to tell the OP what to do, only expressing their opinion, as requested by the OP. Seeing as how the OP is the only cyclist in his town, presumably no one here has ridden there, so by your logic, no one can express an opinion?