Thread: Why aren't there women cyclists in the Tour?
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Old 07-23-09 | 11:07 PM
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Originally Posted by tadawdy
Women naturally have a worse power to weight ratio.
Actually, power to weight ratio is where women cyclists have the least disadvantage with respect to men.

It's total power where the men have the big advantage. Bigger aerobic engine, bigger muscles.
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