Originally Posted by
FisherQueen
OT question: I've only been here for a few days, so maybe it's just coincidence, but I've been surprised at the amount of anti-woman humor I've seen here so far. Is the sexism a forum culture thing, or something I can expect to see if I connect with my own local cycle club? I don't want to waste my time trying to be part of the larger community, if cycling is just a sport in which women aren't welcome, like football.
Or have I just joined the community during a bad week?
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There is a women's forum you are eligible to gain access to after posting for a month. Send a PM to Siu Blue Wind (administrator) to get access.