fatboy wrote:People who don't cycle are often scared of what's not scary! I often talk with work colleagues who tell me this bit or other on my commute must be scary which usually is completely at odds with the bits that are scary!
Yes - this makes planning tricky. You want to make routes attractive to people who don't yet cycle much but , as you say , they don't have the experience to know what works. Experienced cyclists who frequently lead rides for the less experienced may have the best view here.