I noticed something in your question that I want to address directly and I'm not sure if someone had already.
Riding a bicycle with long hair requires taking safety precautions. Please tie your hair up and away from any moving parts on the bicycle.
I rode bicycles for many years with my long hair and it diddoes feel quite good. I think, as a general rule, when you're wearing a helmet and riding a bicycle, the hair needs to be secured, just like if you're working around moving machinery.