yeah Pete, I don't mind this way at all. Been meeting some nice people and everything. In places where they see lots of touring cyclists I also haven't had as many great conversations either as its more of "where you heading?" "oregon" "cool" where as in some of these towns where they don't get too many tourists I've been the center of attention I guess you could say as opposed to just another guy on a bike. haha I guess it sounds vain but its nice because as I said it strikes up more conversation and pleasant encounters this way.