You have articulated the usual list of excuses for not investing in cycling, and none of the excuses survives close scrutiny. There are many cities right now with a variety of climates, topographies, land use forms and densities that have very high rates of daily cycling. What's more, the cities with high rates of cycling all got there the same way: by investing in extensive, continuous networks of high quality cycling infrastructure.
Okay, no need to get all upset... I don't really care one way or the other (I actually live just outside Paris and therefore don't pay taxes to the city of Paris; how Parisians spend their money doesn't affect me).
I was just describing my own experience with bicycles; you can agree or disagree but I assure you it's the truth.
