I admit, cycling in Florida is TOUGH.
I have figured out the "safe" and non-safe places. I just assume this is everywhere. Thing about Florida (most areas) are they are very congested. And yep...mostly car oriented.

So we "drive" to a safe place to bike.
Or BIKE in neighborhoods that are not as congested.
St. Petersburg is coming along nicely with a lot of bike lanes...but still the drivers are a bit...well, as outlined in other posts.

I also struggle with alll the "new" people on bikes...using it a transportation, but not following the rules of the road. I find encountering them in a bike lane or on a path ALMOST as scarey as a car.

Country roads in Florida are scary...d/t the "country" mentality. But again I suppose you find that in many places.

So if you feel you are in a bike friendly place...that is great. I never really thought it was so bad down here...thought it was not good, and sometimes the "norm" in dealing with ignorant, self absorbed people.

So--is everyplace that much better? Do you feel comfortable on all your roads...or do you know the "better places to ride"?

Just curious!