I went camping this weekend - by Birdy of course - and rode from Larkspur to Point Reyes coast camp. Small panniers on the front, handlebar bag, tent, sleeping mat and some misc on the rear rack. I got some odd looks and double-takes! Maybe because the front wheel is almost entirely obscured by the panniers??? On the way back, we rode through Point Reyes Station and stopped for lunch. The roadies were all over my friend's Bike Friday Pocket Rocket (& BOB trailer), but didn't spare a glance for the Birdy. Ah well, anonymity has its advantages too I suppose