GregSalomon Posted July 23, 2008 Posted July 23, 2008 Hi, I don't think females are allowed to ride in the Tour De France as male athletes are far superior.
Nancy Drew Posted July 23, 2008 Author Posted July 23, 2008 Hi' date='I don't think females are allowed to ride in the Tour De France as male athletes are far superior.[/quote'] to what?!? bloody sexist if you ask me... I think they're scared the girls will beat them
Tumbleweed Posted July 23, 2008 Posted July 23, 2008 Hi' date='I don't think females are allowed to ride in the Tour De France as male athletes are far superior. [/quote'] snigger, snigger...dude, you're alone...
DawieO Posted July 23, 2008 Posted July 23, 2008 "The Tour de France began in 1903 as a publicity stunt by Henri Desgrange, the editor of L'Auto magazine. Desgrange limited "the greatest cycling trial in the entire world" to men because he felt the grueling physical demands were too much for female cyclists. The race covers more than 2,500 miles of biking on rough terrain through the Alps, the Massif Central, and the Pyrenees Mountains. Riders must race 23 timed stages for three weeks with only one day of rest. While not everyone may agree with Desgrange's choice, according to a University of Luton professor, female bikers are at a physical disadvantage due to biological factors such as size, body fat distribution, and biomechanical differences. There is, however, a women's Tour de France, called the Grande Boucle F�minine Internationale. The race features 14 timed stages covering 870 miles, beginning on the island of Corsica and ending in Paris. The women behind the wheels have to be as tough and determined as their male counterparts to finish the race."
Nancy Drew Posted July 23, 2008 Author Posted July 23, 2008 don't ask... what?.... why they aren't allowed to compete in the 'real' tour?In plain English cause we don't have B.A.L.L.S I don't know Skye... from some of the posts that I've read, I think that we might have more B.A.L.L.S than some of the guys here
Wonder Woman Posted July 23, 2008 Posted July 23, 2008 Nancy, if any female can keep up with those boys she'll have to look like one and be on testosterone, which last checked is illegal. The females and male racing has and always will be separate. As u should have seen the females distances are overall shorter and it's only two weeks not three. Unfortunately this is certainly one sport the boys will always be stronger than us.
Skye Posted July 23, 2008 Posted July 23, 2008 Hi' date=' I don't think females are allowed to ride in the Tour De France as male athletes are far superior. [/quote']Oi G.S who pulled your chain, get back into the kitchen
DawieO Posted July 23, 2008 Posted July 23, 2008 And I am certainly not going to be the one to tell Nicole Cooke she can't ride... http://www.nicolecooke.com/2006/races/boucle.html
GregSalomon Posted July 23, 2008 Posted July 23, 2008 Hi' date=' I don't think females are allowed to ride in the Tour De France as male athletes are far superior. [/quote'] to what?!? bloody sexist if you ask me... I think they're scared the girls will beat them When it comes to cycling and many other physically demanding sports, the males will always win
Tumbleweed Posted July 23, 2008 Posted July 23, 2008 Nancy' date=' if any female can keep up with those boys she'll have to look like one and be on testosterone, which last checked is illegal. The females and male racing has and always will be separate. As u should have seen the females distances are overall shorter and it's only two weeks not three. Unfortunately this is certainly one sport the boys will always be stronger than us.[/quote'] nice refreshing opinion. but should carry the rider: there are chicks who can kick some serious male butt out there!!!!
Wonder Woman Posted July 23, 2008 Posted July 23, 2008 we really do live in a male chauvenistic world still.
javadude Posted July 23, 2008 Posted July 23, 2008 And I am certainly not going to be the one to tell Nicole Cooke she can't ride... http://www.nicolecooke.com/2006/races/boucle.html Don't let Big H see this, she rides a Raleigh.
Nancy Drew Posted July 23, 2008 Author Posted July 23, 2008 When it comes to cycling and many other physically demanding sports' date=' the males will always win [/quote'] GS...glad you used the word many and not all certainly have to agree, but when it comes to battle of wits, sexual prowess and pretty much everything else, females will always win
GregSalomon Posted July 23, 2008 Posted July 23, 2008 <<<<Oi G.S who pulled your chain, get back into the kitchen >>>> Oh sorry, it's all this bush shirt business, it's causing me a lot of stress trying to find one. GregSalomon2008-07-23 13:30:50
shaunh Posted July 23, 2008 Posted July 23, 2008 Eish, GS you looking for trouble B= BeautyA= A$$ (nice)L=LegsL=LooksS=Sex Appeal Gals do have em!!shaunh2008-07-23 13:32:44
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