Fubar5--Me too. :cool:

I hate to say this, but the truth is hard to keep to yourself. I really enjoy being "different." I just love to swing up to a red light in a sea of four-wheelers, as if it's my road too (which it IS). And I also just love to happen upon another cyclist going my way. I always notice what they wear, how they ride, their bike, etc.
I'm not weird, but it's true anyway. And get this, I met an "Effective Cycling" instructor (I have no trouble talking to complete strangers, and am delighted that they have little trouble talking to me), and he was a SHE. I saw her again on my route with a class of 10 year olds. COOL!!! Chalk up another one for strong females (maybe their strength is in their bold natures).

On the flip side, I'm still a little self-conscious about being "odd", but the adventure is a little more exciting because of the social irregularity...I bet they all secretly wonder what it would be like to be so unafraid of cutting loose! I'm hooked...