Originally Posted by dfw
I think it's just a bit rediculous to come to this stereotype. If you go to France, there are almost no SUVs. Does this mean most are submissive there? No, it just means the roads are narrow and gas is prohibitively expensive.
From my own experience, one of the most aggressive drivers towards cyclists is a fat guy in a Lexus (Lexus or other luxury sedans). My own working theory is the fat guy in a Lexus is mad and frustrated because:
1) He is perceived as fat and lazy (which is true) and thus has reached a dead end in his career.
2) His wife perceives him as fat and lazy (which is true) and won't have sex with him.
3) He's pissed at seeing guys in better shape getting promoted before him because they are perceived as hard workers (which is true).
If you see a fat guy in a Lexus, watch out mon frere. They will smash you flatter than day old beer if they get the chance.
I am sad to say that there are more and more SUVs in France despite the rising gas prices and small roads. I even saw a hummer for the first time in my life the other day in a rural area. I was shocked at the size of that thing and I almost went into a ditch to let the guy pass.
