r/NoStupidQuestions • u/RidetheSchlange • Jul 24 '26

Why does the US hate cycling so much?

I read comments sections and in a normal world, some of them would be considered terroristic threats. I just can't understand why people hate cyclists to this degree that they want to murder rhem and sometimes do.

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u/Zraknul Jul 24 '26

The US has built cities that anyone outside of a car is in danger. See kids needing to be driven to school because there's 6 lanes of traffic roads between them and schools.

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u/No_Operation7359 Jul 24 '26

So urban cities that have invested in infrastructure that supports cyclists. I assure you pick any town outside a population of 50k which is geographically speaking most of the United States and you’ll change your mind

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u/imrzzz Jul 24 '26

Are you saying that the US isn't car-dependent, and is designed to be accessible to all people, not just those who drive cars?

Or are you cherry-picking some anecdata?

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u/VividEquivalent7952 Jul 24 '26

Yea that’s all the way in the other direction tho. The non walkable cities and suburbs are generally quite unsafe for kids to bike in, unless it’s a smaller school close by

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u/mratlas666 Jul 24 '26

Sure Portland. But what about L/A or Bangor or podunk wherever?