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> That's an unbelievably self centered and arrogant viewpoint.

> My logic is that cycling is bad because 1. it's not powerful and 2. it's sensitive to the weather, and 3. most people don't do it.

> Being forced to do activities that are uncomfortable and strenuous = bad. The whole point of our society is to transcend this.

Pretty self-centered I'd say.

This doesn't mean that we should construct infrastructure that actively discourages cycling. The argument isn't "let's force everyone to cycle". It's "let's make cycling so safe and convenient that the ones who would like to do it can do so without risking life and limb jostling in the same lanes as SUVs the size of Abrams tanks."

Let's prioritise what makes for actually efficient transport, and which most people will use, and not prioritise inefficient transports that only a few enthusiasts are using.

"Being forced to do activities that are uncomfortable and strenuous = bad"

Think you might find that your biology disagrees somewhat, there. Try sitting in a bathtub 100% of your life and see what happens with your health.

Yes, yes, being forced is bad. But it does help against laziness :)