I disaree with your article the part about:
"Women will check you out"
I used to think that too, but its mostly just kids or dudes that are checking you out
They do actually, many won't admit it (asked girls about this lol, also my gf boosts my ego watching her friends check me out before telling them I'm her bf).
However, I haven't ever picked up a girl riding. I've only picked up bros at gas stations on bikes...same goes for lifting. Most guys get into the lifting or riding for girls...and all we get are men!