Originally Posted by
holytrousers
Unless thought out as an integral part of the entire road design, bike lanes are a rather blunt subliminal message to cyclists that we don't belong here. That's why every serious cyclist needs to learn the confidence and necessary skill to ride in traffic.
Originally Posted by
Leinster
Your first sentence is undeniably true.
As to your second, how do you propose I teach my 7 year old son and daughter the confidence to ride in traffic? This is exactly why we need properly designed bike infrastructure.
How are you going to teach your children to walk safely on city streets? How are you going to teach your children Anything?
Sorry if you think teaching your kids survival techniques is a waste of time or impossible. I know I learned, and I have been riding in traffic since that age .... but whatever.
By the way, the phrase "bike lane" didn't even exist when I started riding on the streets.