Why would a man assume he was automatically a better cyclist?

[sgtiger]

I suspect that their smack talk was less machismo and more a form of flattery intentionally directed at you. I think you should see it as a compliment and wallow in it.

Congrats! Well Done!

+1

I see men do this all the time to each other. If a man feels comfortable enough to be that way with a women, it means she has earned his respect.