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@tynan
I agree, either ignore the police and calmly, and without increasing speed or making it obvious that you have seen them, disappear up a side street (but don't obviously flee when the police are right in front of you) claiming you had not seen them if whatever they think you have done is worth them chasing after you- or do the very opposite and be very compliant and look terribly sorry for whatever it is you were meant to have done, that can usually be enough to satisfy their needs.
I can honestly say that when I am out and about on my bike, I am more wary of the police than I am of being being a victim of crime, I realise the police are more likely to just treat you like shit, detain you against your will, maybe fine you and at worst arrest you while the bloke who mugs you might have a knife - but (as misplaced and stupid as it sounds) it is the police I feel more threatened by.