Originally Posted by Leisesturm

I don't know if it is this thread or a different one, but I saw a post to the effect that cyclists are the laughing stocks of the transportation world because of our contradictory, superstitious, and entitled posture. That poster is dead right. This thread is just one example. If I didn't have conversations with real cyclists on occasion about matters of road deportment and equipment I would write it off as trolling, but, sadly, many of you actually believe the superstitious, non-scientific and just plain stupid tripe that you venture opinions on when you are online. Stupid opinions that get you maimed and killed. It is beyond sad. It's heartbreaking actually.