Yes, I agree with Mom... It really is a social problem... as in people being completely unaware that cyclists

1... have the SAME rights as a vehicle to the road, as they are a vehicle

2... most adult cyclists drive cars and pay road taxes and accident/health levies

I think that as well as that "why the heck would you choose to do that for recreation?" element, there is probably an element of jealousy there too - how dare we take the time needed to get somewhere on a bike when they are clearly in a rush and going to be late even though they an engine - how dare we choose a healthy lifestyle and make them feel guilty about their sedentary lifestyle...

Somehow, we need to raise the profile of cyclists worldwide - cause there a heckuvalotuvus worldwide on all the continents.