Originally posted by oscaregg
I beg to differ--to most drivers, as opposed to people, a bunch of bikes on the road is a bunch of bikes on the road. This difference may matter within the community of cyclists, but I really think the subtlety is lost on drivers.
I also beg to differ. When you as a cyclist have a police escort and traffic officers controlling automobiles for your benefit during your ride as opposed to swarming around you with riot shield, clubs, tear gas and zip-tie cuffs, there's a big difference in the public perception of what is and isn't acceptable cycling.