Barb Howe or Liz Hatch - normal everyday women who have made a name for themselves in road and cross through lots of hard work and dedication.

Barb's come back from illness which took the wind out of her sails for a few years. She seems to have worked her way back up to the top, which is great. She's also a down to earth real person (she used to work at my bike shop).

Liz is starting racing in Europe as a 3d year pro. She writes for Cyclingnews.