Big cities tend to be the better and safer places to cycle in my experience. More cyclists on the streets, so cycling is "normal" and car drivers are used to se

Big cities tend to be the better and safer places to cycle in my experience. More cyclists on the streets, so cycling is "normal" and car drivers are used to seeing cyclists and know how to behave. Better cycle lanes and infrastructure. Generally slower traffic speeds so bikes are moving closer to the same speed as cars. In rural areas you may have less traffic, but it will be travelling much faster, and not every driver may be paying attention and looking out for cyclists.