That's an interesting theory. I think I've seen some studies that show the opposite: 85% increase in cycling with better infrastructure: https://www.cyclinguk.

That's an interesting theory. I think I've seen some studies that show the opposite: 85% increase in cycling with better infrastructure: https://www.cyclinguk.org/blog/tomguha/85-increase-cycling-attributable-better-infrastructure https://www.cyclinguk.org/blog/tomguha/85-increase-cycling-a... This shows a direct correlation between lower risk and increased cycling: https://nacto.org/2016/07/20/high-quality-bike-facilities-increase-ridership-make-biking-safer/ https://nacto.org/2016/07/20/high-quality-bike-facilities-in... I especially like this quote: "A virtuous cycle is clear: With more infrastructure come more riders. Perhaps counterintuitively, with more infrastructure and more riders, safety improves. And the more bicycles there are traversing a city, the more it reaps numerous returns on investment, including the health benefits of cleaner air and greater physical activity." from https://www.drawdown.org/solutions/buildings-and-cities/bike-infrastructure https://www.drawdown.org/solutions/buildings-and-cities/bike... I don't think most people who are biking while commuting are doing it purely for the thrill, but that is a plus, no doubt.