Late getting into this thread, but just wanted to say ...
1) the vast majority of cyclists are fantastic people. Which leads me to believe those women you encountered are not "real" cyclists.
2) I agree with the very first comment -- they probably are not capable of riding any farther than 25. My very first thought was, "if you're such a great cyclist yourself, why aren't you out on the century?"
3) I heard of a guy on a group ride (and this guy was apparently all man), who rides one of those pretty pastel teal green Bianchi's. He had the green bike, water bottle, bar tape and even the helmet to match! I'd like to hear them comment on his pastel ride!
4) Someday I'm going to have MY frame powder coated like this:
Louise
~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "You don't really ever have to fall. But kissing the ground is good because you learn you're not going to die if it happens."
-- Jacquie "Alice B. Toeclips" Phelan, former U.S. national champion cyclist