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Re:Why Can’t Riding Bikes in America Just Be Normal? by Luc on Monday February 19, 2018 @02:40PM (#16415142)
> * Are people in those places using them for work or leisure?

It's just a way of getting around. Bring the kids to school, pick up some groceries on the way back.

> * I've seen them used in Netherlands for carrying children and such, while it seems that predominately, more Americans are dual income families, with children being cared for in daycare / school during the days.

Same thing in the Netherlands and Belgium.

Re:Why Can’t Riding Bikes in America Just Be Normal? by fnord123 on Tuesday February 20, 2018 @03:05AM (#16418602)
Children in Belgium start school at 2.5 years old, so... yea. Same thing in BE.