Originally Posted by
The Human Car
I had a GB spotting this morning around 8 AM, we were going different directions so all we could do was shout hello as we passed. In my ~10 mile ride through the city this morning I spotted at least one cyclists every mile, I really
seeing more cyclists out and about, better yet is even running into people you know.
All I can say is America is f=ed up in the way that we get around. I swear motorists just think we are pests and despite bike advocacy it is an engrained mindset "the car is king, we love them more than anything else" I don't see any cyclists on my way back and forth to the gym. I try to smile at motorists and think good thoughts but I usually want to spit. With that said I do see a fair amount of commuters going down my street. Seriously though, compared to European cities it's a joke.
On the upside-I like the feeling of superiority as I ride past dozens of cars at a light.