I still don't see what the problem is here. The guy said they ride fast, so if I'd been in that situation I'd have said, 'Ok - so how fast is that then?'

If he'd gone on to say 'Too fast for you' then there'd be every right to be mad, but from what JeniRoosen that's not what he said.

Don't quite understand the reaction from everyone.

OR... maybe things are different where you guys are. As women riders, do you generally get a lot of grief from male cyclists? Over here cyclists are far and few between and 98% of the time ( at least in my experience) men greet female cyclists with joy, as men or women, we're just delighted to meet someone who shares our sport. If you girls have to deal with a less supportive environment then yes - I can see how the LBS guys comment might cause offense.