Why do cyclists have to wear all that lycra?

[thekarens]

I think the better question is where in the USA do YOU live that there ISN'T animosity towards bikes? It must be a rare enclave ... (and I've read plenty of ugly stuff about California drivers and cyclists, so that ain't it ...)

I read an article, and it's true in my personal experience, that cars are friendlier to people in regular clothes not riding road bikes. I know in my sub they are friendlier when I ride the cruiser than my Jamis.