Originally Posted by
mstateglfr
I grew up in the north and northwest suburbs and as an adult have ridden countless miles in the north, west, and southwest as well as downtown on the north side.
Can't say I ever felt unsafe at any point.
But I've ridden thousands and thousands of gravel miles in rural IA and also haven't ever felt unsafe.
I really hope a gun being pulled out of frustration on a cyclist is something that only one poster can claim. That isn't something that should happen anywhere in any situation. What the hell, thats insane.
Iowa doesn't really have rednecks like Oklahoma does. I can't imagine feeling unsafe in Iowa tbh. I don't know of anyone else that has had this happen but I've heard plenty of other weird stories. Anyway, I guess my point is that when someone says they feel safer on busier roads I can totally understand that.