Interesting that cross has shrunk in NorCal. I started racing in 2003 and it seems that it's gotten bigger, but there aren't any results I can find online anymore except CCCX. Where have the fields shrunk, Allison? As? Bs? Cs? I'd guess As. Were there specific clubs that were active in bringing teams of women to the races or was it mostly individuals.

We had 53 women (finishers) at the first Pilarcitos and 52 this week. I was impressed.

I started racing XC this year, too, and it seems fields are smaller for women than in the past. One of the things I see in both sports is the huge amount of turn-over of beginner women -- many women do one race and never come back. Velo Girls is going to sponsor the beg. women at CCCX (mtb) next year in an attempt to fix this. We're going to give each beg. woman a t-shirt and also lead a course pre-ride and de-brief (beer) post-race.