Originally Posted by I-Like-To-Bike

North American cyclists' attitudes (based solely on a reading of the posts on BF for the last umpteen years from strident "bicycle enthusiasts" and self described "serious cyclists") seem to be quite different from European cyclists' attitudes and behavior that I have encountered, towards motorists, as well as their negative attitude towards other cyclists who don't match their own profile of "need for speed" , training/fitness regimens, undue concern about the product and techniques of professional racers, and need for bicycling gadgets and technical clothing for daily cycling activities.