A lot (not all) of bicycle naysayers are so fat, lazy and/or out of shape that they have to drive 1/2 a block for a donut instead of walking or riding.
Totally agree, great to get groceries or make commutes on. Also, a good place to see wildlife. I had an owl once lurch on a squirrel straight in front of me at twilight. A lot of things to see.
And always good to see parents taking their children out biking.