[erikb]

Nope. Maybe for a short time, but even then you can find plenty of context examples for which it doesn't apply. E.g. for you the beautiful-scenere route is usually the best bike route, but right now you are tired and have some other important things to do at home, so right now the shortest path is the best.

[jMyles]

For the purposes of the hypothetical, let's assume the safe bike path is also shorter.