I live in Montreal (which by the way, is regularly rated as one of the best in NA) and it seems to me that it is both the infrastructure and the cyclists that count and the environment of course. Here in Montreal we have many cycle paths that go from near the city center in virtually all directions out.
Montreal is an Isalnd and at least 4 of the bridges have dedicated bike paths on them (How many more on the north have them, I'm not sure). So what makes this a good place to bike and commute is that it is fairly easy to from prettymuch anywhere out of the city center into it and back out again!
Then you have the attitude of the general public. Motorits in general are considerate. Busses a bit less so but not problematic and trucks are pretty good too.
Overall, I cannot think of a major problem with the cycling in Montreal. Except the somewhat disjointed bike paths on the West Island (where I live). Though there could be problems on other parts of the island that I am not aware of.
My
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