How stupid does it look to ride a brand new Trek mountain bike out on the highway where the roadies ride (99% men in this small Arkansasa town)? Am I going to be laughed into the ditch?

I started riding 2 1/2 years ago on a mtb. A really pretty orange Trek 4300. It allowed me to ride road or trails, whichever met my fancy. My dh and kids also got mtbs...family rides rock!

As long as you are enjoying yourself and your ride, who cares what the roadies think? Ride for yourself!