Why do I see fewer women cycling than men?

[Crankin]

My take is that women are just more fearful. And sometimes this becomes a reason to say "I can't." I know lots of people who say, "I couldn't do what you do."
As far as the kid thing goes, I'm not the best to ask. I didn't ride when my kids were small, but I was a group exercise instructor, in addition to having a full time job. I never felt guilty. My kids grew up seeing a mom being active.
And when a dad is with his kids, he is not babysitting. He's being a parent.
Where I live, the ratio of cyclists is pretty even in terms of gender. This has happened in the past 5 years

[redrhodie]

Where I live, the ratio of cyclists is pretty even in terms of gender. This has happened in the past 5 years

I agree. The lbs rides are split pretty even these days.

[climbergirl]

I'm going to throw out another vote for fear of the mechanical aspects: I used to be terrified to ride alone because OMG what if I had to change a tire? Or if something broke? Practice, and always carrying a cell phone, help a lot.

Also, yeah, the aggression/competitive thing.

[maillotpois]

I think time away from children is an issue.

In my immediate group, I'm the only mom. The other women don't have children and are at the age that they will not now.

I will always miss a ride and put family first.

+1 to all of this.