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I have no problem with cyclists who actually know how to behave in traffic. In this area, that means:
Stick to the bike lane or right-hand shoulder
Ride single-file if you're in a group
When making a left turn, either ride out into the left lane or left-turn lane and signal, or stop at the corner, dismount and walk the bike across.
Stop at all stop signs and red lights.
About 50 percent of bicyclists follow these rules; they sometimes fudge on the stoppin g at stop lights, but I'll grant them that if it is a moderately quiet intersection, if they slow to a walk before entering the intersection, are vigilant and ready to stop, and "take their turn" crossing the intersection according to vehicle code rules.
The other 50 percent -- they can't decide whether to act like cars or pedestrians. You don't know what they're going to do next. I have never run anybody off the road, but my car has been hit by bicyclists -- twice! One time, my car was at a complete stop. I think bicyclists need to pass a test if they're going to ride in heavy traffic, just like cars.
As for riding two-abreast, there's no excuse for that. When you're on a road, you have all the obligations of any vehicle, no matter what you're riding.
Bicycling on the sidewalk is _not_ illegal down here, unless posted. Some streets are so dangerous and have so little shoulder that it's only safe way to travel. But what _is_ dangerous are bikes who switch back and forth from sidewalk to street; again, as a motorist I have no idea what's going to happen next.
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