Some of mine have thought I was a bit wacky for years.

The usual question I get from casual acquaintances is "you still riding your bike?" It's usually a bit derisive. This, despite the fact that I also do triathlon. Keep in mind, I live in a small CnTX town of 8,000 or so. Folks really like to ask this in cold weather, as if you can't ski or do snow sports in cold weather.

Then, as a Board member of the local Chamber of Commerce, I started up a yearly ride that, the first year, drew 125 people, 80 out-of-towners. This year it will probably bring 600-800 people to town, some for two days of riding, and now I'm not so wacky. In fact, I constantly get offers to help.