One Reason Cyclists Are Disliked

[Tri Girl]

I totally agree. I hate to do organized rides, because there are always those cyclists who refuse to obey the laws and ride unsafe
I have even stopped riding with a group of fellow triathletes because they do the same thing (and wear headphones, to boot). I'm no goody two shoes, but I do stop at all city intersections, and even in the country with nobody around for miles I'll do a very good rolling stop (sometimes I don't put a foot down, and I'm bad for that).
Doesn't that just infuriate you? No wonder we get a bad rap. Just like some drivers, some cyclists refuse to follow the rules, but when cyclists do it the reputation of all cyclists is harmed...
I'm glad your friend wasn't hurt...