Cyclists cop a lot of flak, drivers have little respect for them and I have witnessed first hand drivers cutting cyclists off, pushing them off the road and generally abusing them. At times this is deserved, and I agree some of the snobbish groups riding the waterfront on their Italian rides decked out in pro gear need to find some manners, no a group of 3 abreast is not OK in Saturday morning traffic.
As with most things a select few create a bad image for the whole scene.
The good news is that these cyclists stopping you from getting your hangover curing double shot coffee while driving (well maybe you do deserve it..) do not make up the entire cycling scene.
You'll have seen typically young guns riding BMX (Bicycle Motocross) around town, making use of open space and the urban environment to entertain themselves and others. This has created a whole culture and a pretty impressive use of the humble bicycle. If this video doesn't prove that, I don't know what will.
Another sub-culture to rise out of cycling are those that choose to ride fixed gear bikes or fixies, there's a bit of a love-hate opinion poll out on this style, I'll let you decide for yourself. In case you didn't know a fixie is a single speed bike that doesn't coast i.e. when the bike moves so do the pedals check it out.
These two sub-cultures show the diversity of cycling, give it a go before you rubbish it, who knows you may enjoy it....
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