I live in a rural area, so there isn’t really anything close to cycling infrastructure… but there are enough people on bikes around that most motorized vehicles slow down, move over, and even indicate!
I guess this would depend a lot on what local councils and governments prioritize.
What’s the state of cycling in your area?
Yeah, here in Northern New Mexico it’s well known that you’re taking your life in your hands to ride a roadie. And don’t worry, every effort will be made to clear the drivers of fault for any accidents they cause, so there will be no effect on their behavior.
I recommend trading that road bike in for a gravel bike, or sticking to MTBs…
Yeah. I can’t remember when, but someone pointed out to me how every time someone in the U.S. runs down a bicyclist with their Canyonero, every single news outlet describes it as a “bicycle accident.”
That’s something I can’t un-see.