we got the same mentality in my country as well, if to a less extreme degree. "Roads are for cars so get out of my way". It is pretty ironic as most who ride bikes, tractors etc. also have cars with associated fees and taxes and have a right to be use the road as well. When I get into discussions about these things I simply point at the law and tell them that it is their selfishness speaking. That tends to piss them off and they go on about how bikers are a danger to themself, how they hold up traffic etc etc but after explaining and pointing them to a few juridical evaluations on the topic they grugdingly agree. Cars need to be more expensive and more dangerous to drive. Put the driver in front of the front axle in a simple vinyl shelter so they can feel the pain when they hit something. Dont do maintenance on roads but pump the money into bicycle trails and things might change fast
The dutch are the kings of bike trails/roads! I wish we were as good here.. Perhaps in the future one day.
PS: I do have a car, a breadbox on wheels from Renault. A Kangoo It takes care of my needs of transportation where a bike will not do, is cheap and more of a utility than something I use for fun. Taking corners with it is NOT something you do with speed and ease
