Having lived and worked in France, the UK, the USA and Canada (mostly in large cities) I have heard people's excuses for why they do not cycle ad nauseam. All i

Having lived and worked in France, the UK, the USA and Canada (mostly in large cities) I have heard people's excuses for why they do not cycle ad nauseam. All in places where I do cycle. Usually there is a way. Usually people are looking for an excuse not to find it. That's not to deny that your particular situation is indeed impossible, but the idea that you need bike lanes and your mantra of being in danger strikes me as not reflecting the actual safety, convenience and abve all _enjoyment_. Cycling has overall better life expectancy outcomes than driving and is pretty safe. You may want to consider a pedelec/electric-assist bicycle (I recommend recent models using the bottom bracket motors from either Bosch or Shimano) if your trip is too long.