Metalicia

Mountain biking is a NEWER Sport (compared to skiing) and that does NOT make it A MALE SPORT. It is a NEWER sport and as with all sports, like snow sports, motor sports, climbing and base jumping, women are tearing it up. Some of the people in this forum claim ignorance, but what about what we know of history, the catching on of trends? Also economics. Raw and verified data shows that men still make a lot more money than the ladies, which is why most of us can't start until we are in middle management at age 30+ because we are finally able to afford stuff. Women are GOOD for the industry. I'ts been my experience that when Girls see that if another girl can do it (because SOME men say we are not strong in the head or body) so often for beginners, these are very important learning experiences. I mostly shred with guys but always love the "Yippee you just hit that 20 footer perfect!" vibe the girls give. We just learn different, get good, then ride with dudes. Let the beginners get into it with the chicks, then they progress. Get it??? BTW, WOMEN'S CLINICS ARE POPULAR BECAUSE WE THINK AND NEED LITTLE COMMANDS TO GET READY TO SET UP, COMMIT AND KILL IT. WE LEARN DIFFERENTLY, WE ARE TOO SMART TO LEARN BY BREAKING BONES, WE GET INSTRUCTION (NOW WE CAN THANKS TO SO MANY GREAT WOMEN LIKE TAMMY, KAT AND LINDSEY AND SO MANY MORE I AM NOT MENTIONING. IF YOU BUILD IT WE WILL COME. Because of this clinic....where with the right verbal instruction, I hit my first real double. Happy trails, we all love riding, there is just always a bigger picture. Thanks for listening to this free ride girl's side of the story.