Quote Originally Posted by Jiffer View Post
Sometimes it's hard to be the woman. We are simply not built as strong as men (typically). So, when we ride bikes with them, it is absolutely not fair that they get to ride faster, possibly even if they're not in very good shape. Yet, we have to work hard to keep up and get mentally discouraged.

Hey there Jiffer. This is a good point you have made, and although it has been discussed before I just thought I would emaphasise it (via your words) again.

Women get disillusioned when they compare themselves to men. Some of our new riders over the past years have set themselves unrealistic goals and then become disappointed.

It is a biological fact that women do not have the same muscle mass as men. The only way we could would be with chemical enhancement.

Because men have more muscle, they are not only stronger with a better power-weight ratio, but they are more efficient in using oxygen (the more muscle you have the more efficienly the body processes oxygen in relation to your enrgy outputs). And thats even before either gender starts training in their fave discipline!!!

As long as guys and gals can realise and accept this, alot of the superiority/inferiority hang-ups both genders have will dissipate.

Be the best YOU can be. All you can affect is yourself and your own performance. And enjoy. That is the primo thing.