As more Americans turn to biking for commuting, exercise, and recreation, the roads are growing more crowded and more dangerous as cyclist fatalities have risen sharply nationwide.
As more Americans turn to biking for commuting, exercise, and recreation, the roads are growing more crowded and more dangerous as cyclist fatalities have risen sharply nationwide.
Of course, your safety and the feeling of being safe should be prioritised. I was knocked off my bike by a car running a giveway/yield sign and that did cause me to massively change my cycling habits and choose safer routes even if it means going well out of my way. As a result I have minimised time in traffic dramatically, but I am in a city where that’s an option. Sadly not the case in most places :-/ I know it would be hard not being able to continue biking in a way that felt safer to do so.
Enjoy the trails you do have and keep the pressure on your local council representatives every chance you can to try and get more!