Agreed,
I never see enough female cyclists in their 20s. Don't go to England. Stay in Canada, specifically Edmonton.

As far as bike snobs go, I've felt the opposite at times. Most of the cyclists I know ridebicycles that have been thrown together from nothing much more than the scrap heap and some talented mechanics. I feel somewhat out of place when I wander over on my aluminum trek.

The only time I ever encounter higher end cyclists is when they have a flat and want to borrow my pump or when one of those roadies is on an inspired sprint past me. I welcome anyone who wants to really kick out a little speed on the bicycle, particularly uphill. Cycling is a very solitary sport and can easily be mistaken as snobbish when one rides at his or her own pace. If a roadie comes flying past me from behind, I'll often kick it myself and draft the roadie. From time to time, I'll end up with a riding companion. No words need be exchanged even, just acknowledgement or a quick "good day". In the city it's still rare to keep a riding companion for more than a few blocks. Everyone's always taking a different round to some other destination.