Originally Posted by
wolfchild
That's because commuting in USA/Canada is all about speed, performance and getting the fastest Strava time.
It is easy to get that impression if it is principally derived from reading posts on the BF Commuting list or other Internet sites/blogs dominated by cycling enthusiasts.
Less so when looking past the hip guys on their favorite steeds and hobby horses, and taking a gander at those using bicycles because they need to use them to get to their destination be it school, work, or pleasure.