Originally Posted by
Slaninar
I somehow fail to see the connection between me cycling (to get practically everywhere I go) and other people cycling. How does that improve my life, why do people get "happy to see more cyclists"? I love winter when everyone is in their cars, because there's more room for me to filter and the whole cycling lane is free.
Then you fail to see the world beyond your own front door.
More people cycling means that maybe politicians and government will see it as a priorities for urban planning. More bike paths and bike lanes, more bike shops, more demand, more supply, lower prices for gear and equipment. It all trickles down and we all benefit from it.
Edit:
And I didn't even mention the health benefits as a society. Think of the savings in health care.