Originally Posted by Serge *******
This last statement saves you.
A kernel of truth in what you say? Of course.
Some racers do fit the stereotype you describe. But the real question is: so what?
Many racers do not fit the stereotype.
I'd wager MOST racers fit the stereotype . . . at least in my area. I raced at a cat 4/5 level for a couple years around here. I did things on group training rides that I would never do alone on my commute. Take bicycle commuters as a whole and bicycle racers as a whole and compare their knowledge and practice of vehicular cycling, I bet there are some big differences on average.