One would hope that cyclists would use some common sense in route choice.
For my own part: 1. I used to bicycle commute to work and liked it, even in one of the least bike-friendly metro areas in the USA. Route choice is key. 2. No longer do as work moved out of cycling range. 3. I would commute to work again were it again feasible. 4. I have no problem taking the lane when circumstances require it for safety. 5. I have no problem with the majority of bicyclists I encounter on the road. Some are jerks, but I figure they'll end up road pizza for their lack of wisdom soon enough.
Oh, and rolling coal deliberately is asinine.
I put a lot of thought into route choice and I am right there with you on 1-5, and the extra.
