Good cycling communities
09-01-05, 08:01 PM
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Originally Posted by skinnyone
Boston and Massachusetts kinda suck... I would be mildly scared to bike in the streets of Boston... Too many crazy drivers.. Sure they close memorial drive for 1 mile on sundays... What am I going to do with that... The country roads arent bad. drivers are mostly curteous but most of the roads have very small/ no discernable shoulders and are in various states of bad repair... Maybe its just me and I am spoiled..
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09-02-05, 06:53 AM
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I started riding regularly in Minneapolis just three years ago, and I have been nowhere else for comparison. I have heard stories from elsewhere about anti-biker sentiments. Certain aspects of the street planning in Minneapolis make it hard for utility cycling, so in that respect Minneapolis has room for progress, BUT, in spite of my expectations I have experienced very little anti-biker activities. In fact, except for one guy in a big white pickup, none at all. In that respect, Minneapolis seems to be bike-friendly. Of course who knows what they thinking inside those cars, but they do keep it to themselves.
09-02-05, 07:08 AM
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Now before I get laughed off the board, what are you looking for in a "good" cycling community? Excitement? Adventure? A chance to be a loner and outsider? Hilly terrain and hot, muggy weather? Then Atlanta's your town!
Seriously, the in town neighborhoods are booming and the streets are becoming much friendlier to biking, with dedicated bike paths and lanes and more convienent destinations. I'm an Atlanta native who recently moved back and I've been astounded by the recent positive changes. Once we get the Beltline bike-route finished, the in town area will be an awesome place to live.
Seriously, the in town neighborhoods are booming and the streets are becoming much friendlier to biking, with dedicated bike paths and lanes and more convienent destinations. I'm an Atlanta native who recently moved back and I've been astounded by the recent positive changes. Once we get the Beltline bike-route finished, the in town area will be an awesome place to live.
