I too love the social aspect of "spinning". When I lived in the South (large city) most of the "spin" classes I attended were held at local bike shops. Cyclists would bring their own bikes and trainers and "let the wild rumpus start"(bonus points to moms who can spot that quote!).

I now live in a smallll town in the Midwest and can totally relate to the....what did Irulan call them..."Latte crazed soccer moms..." thing. ;P ( "Not that there's anything wrong with that")I just sort of feel....sorry for them. You start to chat about the joys of being in the great outdoors with the wind in your hair, and they get that "deer in the headlights" look. Sad, really.