I really cannot sympathize with this viewpoint. The problem with cycling in America is not bikers in spandex, it is a larger part of society that is so hung up on superficiality to think that just because "serious" cyclist wear it, they must if they want to bike. Or they may fear that their neighbors will think they are in financial straights that they must hit the bike.

I wear spandex, and like to ride fast for much longer distances that are necessary to get to work, or the grocery store, though I have a hybrid bike I use it for that too(still wearing the spandex shorts, but often in that case a more conventional shirt). Do what you want and pass not judgment on me because I am different.