MightyMitre you're right that "if he'd put how much he enjoyed riding with women because , not only did they look good, but were great fun to be with, had a fantastic sense of humour, were adventurous, enthusiastic, supportive, and just generally all round cool people to be with - then that might be a different story."

yup.... not only the post might have stayed but he might have generated interest in going on some epic training rides. Oh well. Nurple, if you're still lurking you've got a lot to learn if you want to ride with teamestrogen, chicks dig it when you're supportive and give compliments. ;-)