Grrr...I've had that happen to me, too. In my case though, I was able to get some revenge, because the guy who smacked me on the rear was a passenger in a truck belonging to a tree company whose services I have used in the past. I went home, called their office and informed them that although I (and several members of my family) have had work done by them in the past, we won't be using them anymore, and this is why (I was riding up a hill at the time...if he had hit me any harder, I would have fallen over into traffic!). I also told them where the incident occured, and at what time. Whoever I talked to (a woman... ) was appalled that one of their employees had done that. I hope they figured out who it was and fired his butt!

I, too, am angry that the cop felt you were somehow asking for harrassment by wearing cycling-specific clothing. Is he somehow asking to be shot at because he is wearing his uniform?