Today I just discovered two websites which promote bicycling. Throughout the US for the first one: http://momentumplanet.com/about.html
and throughout NYC for the second one:
http://www.velojoy.com/
An acquaintance of mine is a regular bike rider in NYC and is a contributor to this latter website. I believe this is a good source of inspiration for women to bicycle while looking elegant, feminine, smart...

I tried to ride a bike in NYC as well. My experience has turned out not very good for the bike was stolen right away. As a product of the countryside in the middle of France, I was not used to tying up my bike so cautiously and riding with so many cars around me. Although this experience was very short (5 days), it was very intense. I recommend to everyone who is responsible- willing a healthy and environmental friendly lifestyle.