Although I've been a fat butt and not riding. I did commute a little last year. I teach high school and refuse to lock my bike in the parking lot where there are some bars that work but afraid kids will go in there and mess around. Anyway, when kids see my bike in my classroom for the first time they are always shocked and giggly and say, "MISS! You ride a bike?!". I think they are laughing at me, surprised, and think it's cool all at the same time. I can't wait till they see my new double Basil panniers that are so freaking functional and a tad ugly Planning on riding to work again starting Monday.