Originally Posted by Grasschopper
I was more commenting on the blowing stop signs and stop lights for our American readers. IMO most American cyclists see stop signs and lights as a neusance (sp). For the speed, clearly they weren't racing but they were moving pretty good. Most riders had a fairly upright riding position.
racing = going as fast as one can, working up a good sweat and high heart rate
moving pretty good = riding purposefully, maybe just below the threshold of heavy sweat
I see stop signs and lights as a must to allow me to ride on the roads safety. Can you imagine if there were none (except perhaps in dense urban areas where that philosophy may work)
Al