Mr. Silver, the UCI dictates the MINIMUM prize list in order for a race to qualify as a UCI event. The MINIMUM prize list for a womens' UCI event is much smaller than a mens' UCI event.

Of course, a race promoter can put together a prize list that exceeds the minimum requirement, but the issue at stake in this petition is the minimum prize list.

On a national level the NRC (national racing calendar) races also have a minimum prize list requirement which for 2008 was significantly increased, which i why the NRC calendar is much smaller than in past years (ie has so many fewer events).

Hope this helps!

Lorri