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Infrastructure in Your Area (self.bicycling)
submitted 1 year ago by wolfeh to c/bicycling
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I live in a rural area, so there isn't really anything close to cycling infrastructure... but there are enough people on bikes around that most motorized vehicles slow down, move over, and even indicate!

I guess this would depend a lot on what local councils and governments prioritize.

What's the state of cycling in your area?

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[–] jrredho 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Yeah, here in Northern New Mexico it's well known that you're taking your life in your hands to ride a roadie. And don't worry, every effort will be made to clear the drivers of fault for any accidents they cause, so there will be no effect on their behavior.

I recommend trading that road bike in for a gravel bike, or sticking to MTBs...

[–] wolfeh 2 points 1 year ago

Yeah. I can't remember when, but someone pointed out to me how every time someone in the U.S. runs down a bicyclist with their Canyonero, every single news outlet describes it as a "bicycle accident."

That's something I can't un-see.