If cycling is abnormal, then by definition 'normal' people will never cycle. >Most people are never going to risk their lives to ride bicycles on roads where c

If cycling is abnormal, then by definition 'normal' people will never cycle. >Most people are never going to risk their lives to ride bicycles on roads where cars, driven by people on their phone, are travelling at speeds exceeding 30 mph From my admittedly biased or perhaps experienced perspective it really isn't as dangerous as people imagine. What is clear to me is that no matter what happens, there will always be a contingent of individuals who will never ride a bicycle. Whether that is because of imagined safety reasons or because of infrastructure fantasies, I can't say. I can say with certainty that if you eliminated both of these objections, another excuse would be raised. That's fine. People should choose the lifestyle that suits them and brings them happiness.