Some of those comments are probably from people too lazy to get on a bike and ride. Jealousy of you getting out and about. I have a house in south Georgia, and don't want to stereotype but my MIL, a southern woman will not get out of her car and sweat. She wants to loose weight but riding a bike in the HEAT is not an option. I get lots of looks from farmers and their families in the little town we built our house. Riding a bike is just not as normal as in some other towns. Invite them on a ride and smoke 'em I say!