Originally Posted by
LarrySellerz
Unsolicited drafting of strangers is totally fine, just say hi so they know you are there. If two people are going roughly the same speed, it makes sense for them to work together. If you don't want someone drafting you, drop them or stop pedaling until they go on ahead. The exception IMO is drafting women, if they look uncomfortable you gotta do your best to drop em, but frankly most women who are fast enough to warrant drafting know what they are doing and are comfortable unless they are a triathlete. I've had some guys give me the cold shoulder when drafting them, but they never slowed down to make me pass so I know its an ego thing on their side. Its really not that complicated, its part of cycling. Also, if you want them to pass you you can flick your elbow out to signal to them to pass.
I'm not going to engage in your sociological generalizations, but you can also just tell the person to knock it off. I'd suggest reviewing your state's stalking and criminal harassment laws before you'd refuse such a request.