History of women's racing?

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Actually, in the midwest, I would say that Mountain Bike and Cyclocross racing are perhaps more welcoming for women. Mountain biking races I have seen have a little more separation of categories, better participation, and cash prizes, which all make it more enticing (thus better turn out). I was just at a cyclocross race, which had a really nice cash pay-out for women. Good to see that!

That is good news, and gives me a positive angle to write about in some stories! I like hearing that. I will definitely spend some time looking into cyclocross too!