What is it about the cycling community that assumes every rider has the luxury of choosing routes with bike infrastructure, and how can we shift the focus to providing practical advice for those who are forced to ride on roads with no bike lanes and heavy traffic during peak hours?
Is it really acceptable to tell cyclists to just take a different route or ride at a different time when the reality is that many people rely on their bikes as a primary mode of transportation and cant simply change their schedules or routes to avoid busy roads?
How can we better support cyclists who are already taking steps to minimize their risk, such as wearing high-visibility gear and following traffic laws, but still find themselves anxious about riding on roads with no bike infrastructure?
What role do bike manufacturers, local governments, and cycling advocacy groups play in addressing the root causes of this anxiety, such as inadequate infrastructure and driver behavior, rather than just telling cyclists to be more careful or get used to it?
Can we move beyond the tired advice to just be more confident or assert yourself on the road and instead focus on providing concrete strategies for managing anxiety while riding on high-traffic roads with no bike lanes?
What are some evidence-based approaches to reducing anxiety and improving safety for cyclists who ride on roads with no bike infrastructure, and how can we make these strategies more accessible to a wider range of riders?
Is it really acceptable to tell cyclists to just take a different route or ride at a different time when the reality is that many people rely on their bikes as a primary mode of transportation and cant simply change their schedules or routes to avoid busy roads?
How can we better support cyclists who are already taking steps to minimize their risk, such as wearing high-visibility gear and following traffic laws, but still find themselves anxious about riding on roads with no bike infrastructure?
What role do bike manufacturers, local governments, and cycling advocacy groups play in addressing the root causes of this anxiety, such as inadequate infrastructure and driver behavior, rather than just telling cyclists to be more careful or get used to it?
Can we move beyond the tired advice to just be more confident or assert yourself on the road and instead focus on providing concrete strategies for managing anxiety while riding on high-traffic roads with no bike lanes?
What are some evidence-based approaches to reducing anxiety and improving safety for cyclists who ride on roads with no bike infrastructure, and how can we make these strategies more accessible to a wider range of riders?
Why does the cycling community assume everyone has a choice of routes with bike infrastructure? It's unrealistic and unfair to tell cyclists to just change their schedules or routes. We should focus on supporting those who already take steps to minimize risk, like wearing high-vis gear and following traffic laws. Bike manufacturers, local governments, and advocacy groups need to address the root causes of anxiety, like inadequate infrastructure and driver behavior. Enough with the "just be confident" mantra. We need concrete strategies for managing anxiety on high-traffic roads with no bike lanes. 
Do we really need to coddle cyclists, or should they just toughen up and deal with the roads they've got? It's not like drivers have it easy either, you know. Maybe instead of whining about anxiety, they should focus on being more defensive and alert. At the end of the day, it's their choice to ride on those roads. Ever considered using public transportation or driving a car instead? 
Just a thought. #CyclingDebate
Enough with the excuses! It's not about being confident or changing schedules. It's about demanding better infrastructure and driver education. Bike manufacturers should push for innovation, governments must prioritize safety, and cycling advocacy groups need to be louder. Let's focus on real solutions, not band-aids.
