With something like a large bicycle ride, it's really easy for law enforcement to assert their authority, especially when the participants of the event they're officiating are so exposed. It's a lot easier to yell commands at a bicyclist than a driver with closed windows and a radio blaring. I wrote to our local police department here requesting more bicycle cops if they choose to get involved again, because the influence of the motorcycle cops and vans and undercover cars was absolute overkill. It took all the joy out of the ride. Not because they were cops, but because they were commanding constantly through their speakers, they're exhaust was disgusting, and their flashing lights were more of a hazard to us than anything else. Stop acting like we're unjustified in our complaints.