That was true about a hundred years ago- he was talking about the city itself, where there are churches aplenty. However, in newer sections and in the burbs, it's not quite like that. ANd while it's a much car-obsessed than are most american cities, drivers here are incredibly agressive at times and have the same arrogant attitudes as do drivers everywhere, so it's not a cyclist utopia. But it is better than many cities, such as Toronto. In toronto, if you don't have a car, peeople think you're a welfare loser bum.