Originally Posted by
JoeyBike
Everybody I know, and my wife knows, is aware that I have been a serious cyclist for 50+ years. The subject comes up naturally across a dinner table. First question: "Are you one of those cyclists who runs red lights and stop signs?" AND "Why do cyclists wear Spandex suits at the grocery store?" or something similar. Once they learn that I'm laughing WITH THEM, the conversations get pretty long and hilarious.
Am I the kind of cyclist running red lights? No, I'm the kind of cyclist that won't be blocking the road in front of you when the light turns green!
I’ve also been a keen cyclist for nearly as long and not once has this conversation ever happened. So it isn’t a universal attitude. Maybe I don’t hang out with people who would ask dumb questions like that. The usual cycling questions I get revolve around how far I ride and places I’ve visited. Attitudes toward cyclists no doubt vary considerably by location.