Waiting at a corner at a light to change aboard my rather-unique cargobike, a VW Golf packed with my kid’s classmates screamed out, “HI ELLIE’S DAD!!!”

I cannot overstate the ego boost that results from operating a vehicle that makes you locally famous(ish) with kids.

@bikepedantic I don't have googly eyes or any other interesting exterior decorations on my Urban Arrow, but I'm continually amazed how many people roll down their window or shout from across the street to say how cool they think it is. Such a difference from my work commute on a regular bike where the majority of driver interactions are them trying to pass me when they shouldn't.