[Noel]

Originally Posted by BlazingPedals

I don't read the rag, but from comments I've read on forums, the criteria seem to be heavy on bike lanes and paths, both of which are designed more for motorists' convenience than cyclists'. The true measure of bicycle friendliness would be how seldom cyclists get assaulted by motorists and the % of businesses that have parking facilities for bikes, NOT by how city officials keep the @#$ bikes off the roads.

I couldn't agree more. As I have posted elsewhere, bike safety is much more about proper laws, education and driver and cyclist attitude. Bike paths and designated bike lanes threaten cyclists vehicular rights , by relegating them to what will always be a more limited infrastructure then the regular road system.
Roads where originally paved for bicycles and they should always remain ours to use without fear or apology.

[Nigal]

Originally Posted by Noel

Way off topic, but I love Quebec especially Quebec City I have been vacationing there my whole life. I think I am a Closet Canadian.

Canada is like your attic; you don't really think about it being up there but when you go there you say, "Wow! Look at all this great stuff!".

[Saugus18]

Originally Posted by DaveGlebus

I live in the twin cities. Do a lot of cycling in and around Minneapolis. Very bike friendly. There are a ton of paths,bike lanes on the street. I always feel safe and have lots of interesting places to visit. I have seen more of the city and visited more museums, state parks' wildlife sanctuaries, etc. in the last 2 years than I had in the previous 40.

Sounds great, but dear God. .. those winters. ..

[RiCycleNut]

Originally Posted by Nigal

Canada is like your attic; you don't really think about it being up there but when you go there you say, "Wow! Look at all this great stuff!".

The US is like Canada's crawl space. You go down there and it's all dirty and full of junk you never want to see again.