Some countries have bicycles built into their culture.
The Netherlands, Northern Germany, and Denmark are especially well known for this. And I don't like writing it. It will seem nationalistic in its approach, and, to be honest, I don't like loud-mouthed, bragging people who believe everything in their own country is better. In fact, I can't stand them. I use every opportunity to tell local politicians and civil servants that they should wake up and make this country truly bicycle-friendly.