BME 2: Crested Butte Results

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anotherbikelover (Jul 1, 2013 at 13:29)

Lets be clear here. We all want more women in the sport. I'm in the car, headed out on a week long bike trip with my wife and daughter now. My point is that there is a time and place to affect change, and bringing down a mild manored race report isn't it.

oakandpine (Jul 1, 2013 at 17:50)

You have to make a point of saying you have ladies in your life because to this point your comments clearly lack empathy. It's too bad for you an otherwise puff piece on a race was sidetracked by 'world real struggles.' When I ride it helps to clear my mind and think things out. Maybe on your rides this week you can talk to your family on how their effort equates to 42% of yours. That's the pay difference we are talking about here. First place womens received 42% of the mens. Don't even get into participation levels being less for the ladies. That's all 'who shot john' nonsense. Again, if award money was equal or even better than 50% you would see more ladies participate. What they paid the women is a slap in the face, end of it.

TRE3TOP (Jul 2, 2013 at 13:10)

i'd be willing to bet there were twice the amount of male competitors, bringing twice the amount of money to the race.

Lilshredman (Jul 2, 2013 at 19:48)

I got to go to Crested Butte last summer, awesome everything! (check out my pictures)

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oakandpine (Jun 30, 2013 at 23:22)

I love the photo with their oversized checks and bright smiles, that is until I noticed the third place man gets what the ladies champion receives. How about more enduro with equal pay.

anotherbikelover (Jul 1, 2013 at 0:01)

When 5 times the number men enter than women the checks are going to reflect that. You can't use every forum as a sounding board for a cause. It's not doin anyone any good. Oh wait, I take it back, those humble checks were larger just so women would understand their place. Where is the justice!!!!

oakandpine (Jul 1, 2013 at 9:56)

You've got cart before horse mentality with a side of sexism. Maybe if you have witnessed this first hand from a wife or daughter your sarcasm would be muted and replaced with knowledge. Third place womens received $150, that might pay for a new set of tires. Given the opportunity of equalization participation might be greater. I do appreciate your comments, it reminds me of my task in raising my daugters to deal with antiquated ideology.