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HuwB · Posted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 9:13 am Post subject:

Well, the men's race might be evolving, but I'm afraid it's the same old story for the women's event.
http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/t...alifornia-womens-event-endangered
The Giro Feminile obviously not facing the same level of competition as it's male equivalent.

happa gal · Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2009 6:28 pm Post subject:

bianchigirl · Joined: 10 Oct 2006 Posts: 4063

At a tangent - you know the UCI granted 2 Candian races PT licences? Seems the only Canadian team (led by Steve Bauer) willing to spring for the biopassports can't get a ride as they're not PT or ProConti.

Talk about growing the sport into new markets Rolling Eyes

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thunderthighs · Joined: 26 Apr 2007 Posts: 1481

this race is proceeding well.. may be the bright spot in american riding.. keep fingers crossed..ciao
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Enchantress · Joined: 23 Jul 2009 Posts: 327

Like I said, and as MS nicely summed up: I think this event is not going to last very long, at least in this present form.

The best climbs in all of america are in the Sierra's, but the timing of the race and the obvious issue of snow make it all but impossible.

Much more the problem is just who is going to participate? Other than LL & LA? Does anyone in america even care about other riders/races, besides a small diehard cadre of fans who actually know something besides dopestrong?

Yet even if they did know bicycle racing well, internationally, why would they watch the ToC instead of the Giro? I wouldn't, not by a long shot.

thunderthighs · Joined: 26 Apr 2007 Posts: 1481

in america its a tuff sell. but "Lance braccioforte" is a salesman.. ciao

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