Philadelphia is a bikeable city. The streets are flat and the traffic lights are timed to slow down cars and trucks. The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia reports that bicycle ridership is increasing each year. Infrastructure that supports cyclists has been crucial to this increase, and the Bicycle Coalition, working with neighborhood associations and the city, has led the addition of bike lanes and bike racks throughout the city. The city's rollout of the Indego Bike Share program has been another way to help people get healthy and exercise through cycling. And yet, despite its growing popularity for commuting to work and running errands around town, cycling remains surprisingly controversial. And, unfortunately, often more dangerous than is necessary.