The Bikejournal site is down, so I'll check back later and perhaps, post something.

As a female who rides alone, I've encountered a variety of different attitudes from male cyclists. I'm one of only a couple females who rides every day. There are men I pass regularly who are incredibly rude---one in particularly likes to try to intimidate me by drifting to the center of the trail when we are going past each other in opposite lanes. Gives me the stare, if you know what I mean. Another one actually harassed me about my bike light, rode along side me for about a mile, yelling at me. I reported that doofus, who had no bike light even though it was dark out, to the cops.

Have any of you ever had a guy tail behind you, refusing to pass, so he could watch your butt? That's happened a couple of times and I usually stop so they HAVE to go by. Sexual harassment on wheels.

Fortunately, there are nice guys, who help to compensate for the jerks. Ones who are encouraging, respectful, and kind.