Glad to see this article in the NYT. The author is correct, but he misses one thing -- forget about Detroit "could be" the next bicycle destination, it already IS. I ride everywhere and so do my friends. We all agree Detroit is the best bicycling city around. The only thing is, if this place becomes as popular as everyone hopes or thinks it will, the streets won't be empty anymore. We'll be fighting for space with other bikers, motorists, and streetcars.... Sounds cool if you ask me. Just wear a helmet!