How to get more women into cycling

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Two things, I hate being referred to as a "girl" especially by other women. And I hate the "pink it & shrink it" mindset. I personally don't like the color pink.
Our local rides are usually one third to to one half female. Unfortunately, many of the women feel compelled to get fast enough to keep up with the men. This just perpetuates the problem & ends up making average female cyclists feel inferior.

i don't see why women excelling should perpetuate the problem. Although i will never be the one in the front, I find it inspirational when I see a woman that CAN out ride the guys.