Grad school cities? How cycle friendly are they?

[azfiddle]

I live in Tucson, Arizona, (University of Arizona) and noticed it is in the top 15 or so cities on the list. What is your field of study?
Sharon

[Owlie]

I live in Tucson, Arizona, (University of Arizona) and noticed it is in the top 15 or so cities on the list. What is your field of study?
Sharon

That's good to know. I've been looking at one of their programs, and actually got into a conversation about bikes with one of the professors!

[ehirsch83]

I live in Ft.Lauderdale, about 15 miles from nova. I have friends that live 3 miles from there. If you live close you can bike to campus, grocery,etc. Not the most commuter friendly area, but very doable. Their are great group rides by nova!
depending on what you want check out
http://www.southbrowardwheelers.com/

or

www.westonflyers.com

[Grog]

My parents winterize in Fort Lauderdale and I've visited a couple of times. My cycling experience there is limited but my mom cycles all the time and so far so good. They're on the seaside though. I would err on the side of being quite cautious and taking for granted that car drivers will not respect any right I may have.

One good thing though: IT'S FLAT. (But can be windy.)

[WindingRoad]

Emily - I'm not sure if I want to live super close to campus. I may need to keep my costs down that way and I guess it is probably cheaper to live a little further out? Maybe I'm wrong on that, l don't know the area at all. I am very happy to see there are a couple of good clubs close by . I will be attending the Optometry school if that makes a difference. If you have any more tid bits please throw it out there. Thanks so much!

Ft. Lauderdale is one option: another option is Elins Park, Pennsylvania, another is San Antonio, Texas. These are the three I'm hoping will pull through for me anyways... as before if anyone knows some inside information I'd love to hear it. I would ideally like to leave the car parked. I'm used to riding in traffic I don't like it when it's really heavy traffic and drivers get too pushy so that's why I'm factoring decent bike routes into my decision. Maybe it sounds goofy but cycling has become a pretty big part of my life and I'd like to keep it that way. I think most of you know what I mean

[WindingRoad]

OK I'd have to put Chicago on my list of 'hopefuls' now too. I just watched that video and that is awesome! Looks like that's downtown too because I recognize some of those roads! The school I'm interested in it right next to Buckinham Fountain! Any Chicagolanders?!?!?!? Gimme the scoop on commuting there, help help!

[WindingRoad]

Owlie: I noticed you are in Ohio that's another location I'm considering. Ohio State to be specific, good commuter city? I'm a midwesterner so I know the winters suck but other than do you think it is do-able?

Totally understand why you are looking at Arizona, ROFL! I'd REALLY like to get somewhere warmer too!