Red Rock -

Yeah, that was my brother. "No reason for the ##%*&^ bicycles on the road," etc. SIL was the same, with fewer deletable expletives.

And then I started touring.

I think they're kind of proud that I just get on the bike and go, not letting the fear of cars stop me. Also, sudenly, its ME they are cussing, and Brother, at least, knows better than that. I'm the mean big sister.

I don't think that trying to "convert" people to bike lovers will do any good, but being a known, friendly face on a bike can't hurt anything. And some will hate bikes Just Because. Those may never change, but will eventually fade away.

In other words, don't argue, it won't do any good, but be a good example, which might.