Bicycling is a way of life in parts of Europe and Asia. Check out this video from Holland,
http://www.youtube.com/channel/UC67YIPrRvsO117gFDM7UePg . He also has a video talking about the difference from America cycling and Holland. I wish I could live to see the day when cycling is safe here in America. I am not talking about racing, just being able to ride anywhere in the USA without car and truck traffic and the aholes that go with them. Okay, I'll come off the pullpit. Watch the video. It is really nice.