I didn’t travel to work competitively in my car, why would I do so on my bike? Why is travel competitive? What is the prize for winning the competition, getting to work faster? That’s kind of a garbage prize.
Some people seem to feel cycling is pointless if it's not a workout; bikes are exercise equipment, transportation is a side-effect. To them riding a bike without working out would be like hanging out on a weight bench and not doing any bench presses, or standing still (or walking) on a treadmill for half an hour. Would such a person be able to walk to the store? Why not run?
I guess they just can't enjoy cycling for its own sake as much as we can!
To be fair, though, some people simply enjoy exercise more than others; and some people use their bikes/commutes as means to get that exercise they love -- while also getting to work. To you that's a garbage prize, to them it's gold.