While it's easy to find things to criticize, I like the videos. I applaud the video-makers for at least advancing the argument by showing specific riding positions on specific roads. Watching the video, the streets look very much the ones I ride on every day, and they're riding pretty much the way I ride. I agree that they don't really show any tough situations -- traffic is slow, and where it's not there are ample passing opportunities.

I would be very interested in seeing video comparing competing riding styles in really tough situations -- where there are long stretches where passing is impossible, and the cars move at much greater speed than bicycles. I'm not sure any riding style works all that well in those conditions.