Yeah, many of my friends have the same views, that it is too difficult to ride a bike in this city. Over the past 4 years or so I have bought many cheap bikes, fixed them up and given them away to friends, family members, significant others and co-workers. Probably close to 20 bikes now. They all love cycling but most of them stay to the cycling trails or the park system, feeling it it too dangerous to be out on the streets.