In reference to people's reactions to my choice in transport, many ask if I choose to use a bike because I don't have a vehicle. I love informing them that I own four operating, late-model vehicles (after thinning out the collection) and I'm in transition, working toward becoming vehicle independent (or less dependent). I feel a responsibility in teaching my children by example. Most act shocked, then seem more interested in both my bikes and reasons for the effort. It seems as though they had been looking for hardship as the only reason to ride. BTW, many of the curious are obese. I point out the advantages in health (which should be obvious) of commute and utility bicycling.