Originally Posted by
Roody
I don't think they're necessarily paid by the auto industry, but some folks get very nasty and defensive when they feel like they're defending their beloved cars.
It might not be defending their cars, but rather defending what their car represents to them: status and self worth. It is a symbol of success and wealth. It could be that cyclists, because they haven't bought into this value system, are mocking them and their values. We're not playing the game.