Originally Posted by I-Like-To-Bike
I agree, but feel the pain worshipers scare off many potential bikers from that gain with their conventional wisdom about the "proper way" to ride a bike (AKA "SERIOUS or REAL" cycling).
Do you have any studies to back up your "feelings"? Or, are you representing yourself as a (so-called) "expert" in this matter?
FWIW, I routinely see lots of cyclists when I'm out and about. Some are commuting to work. Some are riding the local river trail at 10 mph with their kids and a big grin on their face. Some are "training" in pacelines at 25 mph. All seem to be having fun in their own way, and most don't seem to resent the way that others choose to enjoy the sport.