You have heard of the Lynx effect - but what about the Motorized Bicycle effect?

[Fabian]

This bunch (of cyclists) was so enthusiastic about my motorized bicycle and trailer that they all wanted to get a group photo with the bike. Needless to say that we exchanged numbers and email addresses as they wanted to know everything about the bike and my journeys:

I find it amazing how many people are captured by the "motorized bicycle" effect, but this group was seriously enthusiastic over the concept - they wouldn't take "no" for an answer.

 

[wheelbender6]

I have had people stop and ask questions about my motor bike, but the never wanted to take a pic with me.
Some members have so many people stopping them to ask questions that they carry cards the size of business cards
with frequently asked questions to hand out.

 

[Fabian]

Maybe i should get business cards made, so i can hand them out to the women who smile with beaming radiance when i approach (i wish i could say that it was me, but the reality is that it's the bike being the conversation starter), because it would short cut the small talk; before getting their phone number and engaging in other recreational activities.

For whatever reason a motorized bicycle significantly improves your social life with the opposite gender; almost a different social life on a different day during summer weather; proving to be a bonanza at times.

 

[butre]

I had the exact same experience riding around on an Ural. Women love weird bikes I guess.