Originally Posted by
alan s
I don't know firsthand, but every video posted on BF by someone attempting to show how great bike commuting is over there looks like a huge bike traffic jam of depressed people. Everyone is poking along at what looks like around 10 mph, no helmet and staring straight ahead. Maybe that's not the reality, but it sure looks unappealing to me. BTW, my usual pace is 18-20 mph with speeds up to 25 mph with a tailwind for a 30 mile RT commute. Have fun doing that on a Dutch bike.
You're probably right. They're people commuting to work who happen to be on bikes, and representative of most commuters regardless of mode. you're an enthusiast who enjoys cycling in a brisk manner. Two very different points of view.