Funny. I have a hybrid, I rarely ride. Ocassionally. But, it hasn't an odometer. Don't bother to count the miles. If not clicked in, it doesn't count. Seems to me, all the mountain bikes; Owners fail to take them to the trails, and they are most often found on bicycle lanes. nothing against mtn. bikes. i own one too.
Seems to me, harrasment usually comes from young punk males you see about jr. high campus', just after school lets out. Does not bother me. For a change of pace go to Europe. I recall, the young girls waiting atop hills applauding you as you make your way to the top. It is just thumbs up over there- for us cyclists.
Worst thing that has ever happened to a fellow cyclist- some punk high schooler threw an ice cream cone. I like to hope it is just americans do not understand the sport? We need more competitions like the old tour de dupont, to popularize the sport.?
As to spandex. Again American's do not understand the sport. Look at the NFL, are their uniforms any different. Why cyclists.?++++++++++++++++