I don't know how you can stand it, Marni.
It's a long way from west Acton .
OK, when DH and DS started riding at least 13 years ago, they did get harassed by guys driving pick ups. DH had a Coke bottle thrown at him on Rt 117 in Stow, for no reason, except that he was on a bike. But that behavior hasn't been seen around here in ages.