But with such virtues extolled non-stop by politicians and certain media outlets, cyclists have let it go to their heads. But in my experience, here in Toronto, drivers tend to live in fear — and irritation — of the bicycle, an unpredictable obstacle seemingly intent on colliding with them. From what I see of this, I’m surprised there are not many more of those ghostly, white-painted bicycle memorials around town. If governments see cycle commuting as progress, they should build proper, safe, and separated bicycle lanes (see Amsterdam). And lastly, the media should stop drawing halos over the bicycle helmet; those who wear them — and the many who go bare-headed — are often no angels.

Source: National Post October 20, 2017 17:37 UTC