Hmmm... Just noticed this thread.

I recently turned 20 and I have been car-free for a year. I live in Gainesville, FL and most young people here ride bikes to some extent (it's fashionable here ) so socializing by bike is very easy, although few are dedicated commuters or utilitarian cyclists.

Unfortunately, I plan to buy another car next week so I can visit my folks on the East coast more easily. Periodic day trips to the beach will make life here much more endurable - I haven't surfed in over a year, and every time I ride home I can't find the time to get to the beach.