Originally Posted by Doomrider74

They are undertaking a huge project to extend cycle lanes in downtown Vancouver, at the moment. Elsewhere, cycle lanes are less common but I don't find it any worse than the UK, and the roads are much wider here as well.

I'm not sure about the road cycling culture as I haven't been here that long, but you see plenty of road cyclists about. Plus, there's the Gastown races held every year thar help raise the profile.