Hi Viciki

i decided to post on this subject separately. The ratio of men to women at provinical cup races at the elite level is USUALLY about 2:1

at the races that i do there are usually about 8 women to about 80 men. Women typically feel intimidated by this type of sport and especially racing.

I teach women on mtb clinics here and it is very inspiring to see a new group of riders. We had one weekend with over 60 women! Aged from 20-50! it was awesome.

remember now that you have discovered the sport, you can grab your girl friends and go riding too! there are also some women mtb groups around, perhaps there is one in your area. you might need to surf the net for that.

just some tidbits to think about...

happy riding

Hannah