Apparently during the 1890's in America there were rules women in particular should follow while biking (from Utne Reader July/August 2012, reprinted from the New York World magazine of 1895).
Don't faint on the road.
Don't cultivate "bicycle face". (not sure what that means)
Don't attend church in your bike costume.
Don't wear clothes that don't fit.
Don't scream if you meet a cow. If she sees you first the cow will run away.
Ask for assistance if going up a hill.
No gum chewing in public, exercise your jaws in private.
Don't use bicycle slang. This is for men to use only.
Don't appear in public on a bike unless you have learned to ride well.
Don't ask "what do you think of my bloomers?" (nowadays that would be bike shorts?).
Don't scratch a match on the seat of your bloomers.
Don't open beer bottles with your teeth, or belt buckle.
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