I get asked about bikes and riding everyday, at least a ten times a day by all manners of people and all kinds of questions; what kind of bike is that, what kind of bike should I get, is that seat comfortable, is riding dangerous,et cetera?
I think people are envious and want that feeling of freedom, I'm not sure they actually recognize what it is that they're attracted to but they know they like it. They want to be in shape again too. But somehow their mind is anchored to the car and this sedentary lifestyle.
Nearly all of my good friends lives also revolve around cycling but we still manage to talk about varied topics. People I don't know always seem to want to discuss bikes with me so I end of talking about bikes a lot.