OK... my turn to jump into the fire.

The main reason we don't "see" much in the way of womens pro tours is that there's no money in it. The organizors barely pull in enough sponsors to put on the tour... prime example Tour de Femme (women's version of TdF). It has NOT happened more than it has happened.

Yes, there is a huge field of women pro's, some lucky enough to have a steady gig on some well sponsored teams, but the existance of teams does not a Tour make.

As in other women's pro sports, the money just isn't there or rather isn't made available. Ask 'chelle. She's pro (mtb), she has a sponsor, and I'll bet getting there wasn't necessarily an easy trip... it ain't easy out there folks. Physiology, endurance, training with high goals; all valid and anyone who has a dream of racing should go for it. But if you want to race you need to know what options are out there and plan/train accordingly.

spazzdog