Originally Posted by JoeyBike

I can't imagine how a person would have to look in New Orleans to get crazy looks from the locals.

As for the helmet, I am sure most cyclists would admit helmets look fairly nerdy. So the fire-bugs have a point about that.

Sounds like Bunkie needs a Critical Mass ride so you don't look so strange to the locals.

Just do your thing man. Firefighters are a bored bunch 99.9% of the time. You should pity them.