Nanci - that really is creepy. Glad to hear it all worked out ok. I love the part about the cows.
My husband said he heard a report on the radio the other day about woman safety. It was pretty long but he said the main point for cycling ladies on the road is always hang on to your bike. Its a lot harder for someone to get you into there car if a bike is attached. In shopping carparks if you have a trolley alway keep yourself between your car and the trolley when unloading.
I know this wont help those mountain bike ladies but its something to keep in mind.
The most effective way to do it, is to do it.
Amelia Earhart
2005 Trek 5000 road/Avocet 02 40W
2006 Colnago C50 road/SSM Atola
2005 SC Juliana SL mtb/WTB Laser V