I think the pepper spray idea is good. And I always carry a cell phone, but it's in my under the seat bag and I'm not sure i could reach it very quickly. I certainly don't wear suggestive clothing when I ride...I'm not giving up my spandex shorts and the biking jersey I wear is feminine, but not tight or anything, it's actually a little big and baggy on me. And I can't help my ponytail.

It is just so sad that we have all come to expect this type of harrassment and it's not fair.