Anthony M. Cook ‏@anthony_m_cook Jul 7

@medium @carlalviani Seems to miss the point. Cyclists certainly aren't more dangerous, just more annoying. People are okay with danger.

Martin Larsson ‏@mrtnlrssn Jul 7

@Medium @CarlAlviani I believe almost every bicycle aggressor could be turned into a supporter if they were made to bike for a month.

Martin Larsson ‏@mrtnlrssn Jul 7

@anthony_m_cook @Medium @CarlAlviani Yes. People are probably more prone to despise cyclists who are "weak" compared to "strong" motorists.

Chris Hammerschmidt ‏@chrshmmmr Jul 7

@anthony_m_cook @medium @carlalviani Isn't the biggest problem the lack of infrastructure? Denmark and Netherlands seem to have nice bikers.

Anthony M. Cook ‏@anthony_m_cook Jul 7

@mrtnlrssn @medium @carlalviani I think that says something even worse about our society. I think its a feeling they cyclists are "uppity".

Martin Larsson ‏@mrtnlrssn Jul 7

@anthony_m_cook @Medium @CarlAlviani ...akin to how people tend to despise ugly people. Or cowardly men.

Anthony M. Cook ‏@anthony_m_cook Jul 7

@mrtnlrssn @medium @carlalviani I think its a feeling that cyclists are "acting above their station".

Anthony M. Cook ‏@anthony_m_cook Jul 7

@chrshmmmr @medium @carlalviani In the US we share roads between cars, people, and cycles. The differences in tactics makes for conflicts.

Martin Larsson ‏@mrtnlrssn Jul 7

@anthony_m_cook @Medium @CarlAlviani ...a feeling that can be seen towards other motorists by people driving more expensive cars as well.

Anthony M. Cook ‏@anthony_m_cook Jul 7

@mrtnlrssn @medium @carlalviani Right, I think cycling is perceived as a lower class activity.

Martin Larsson ‏@mrtnlrssn Jul 7

@anthony_m_cook @Medium @CarlAlviani Now, one could speculate why that is. I guess the low costs of even expensive bikes is one factor.

Levan Velijanashvili ‏@Stichoza Jul 7

@Medium @CarlAlviani the lack of infrastructure! btw the title is kinda misleading.