Funny thing this topic got me thinking about a larger issue in general in regards to public aggression towards cyclists - I imagine there are many stories like this that we all have - me personally I would say half dozen rides a year where I have abusive things screamed at me or attempts to disrupt my ability to control my bike by screaming
to me there is nothing to do but ride - after all you didn't go out for said ride looking to get hurt or arrested - its something to think about as those are two sucky potential outcomes if the event escalates beyond the initial 'jab' by the offender
just something to think about