I ride my bike a lot, and I am no where near spandex
and I think the cyclists down here are insane, they take over the road and complain when you pass them
so are the drivers, they slow down to yoour speed instead of just pass you
I ride a bike too, a lot. And wear Spandex. I may roll through a stop sign to avoid unclipping my pedals, but I always stop for red lights.
What surprises me is the hate you get for getting out and getting some exercise, even when you are courteous and try to minimize your impact upon others on the road. This thread is a good example, feel the love.