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Road Bike Party for Men Only?

Excuse me while I step up on my soap box.

By now, if you are an avid cyclist, have probably seen this YouTube video.  

It is a series of amazing stunts done on a Pinarello Dogma 2, the same bike Bradley Wiggins won the Tour de France on this year.  A very high priced machine to be doing these crazy moves on.  The numerous "don't try this at home" disclaimers make you want to watch it even more.  

So I watched it and LOVED it until...




 ...minute 5 of this 5:20 video came up and punched me in the gut.  

 Women who have watched this video will know exactly what I am talking about.  As female cyclist, who knows MANY STONG FEMALE cyclists, the sight of 2 women washing this bike really angered my blood.  

 Using female models to sell is nothing new or unique.  I am certainly aware that the majority of cyclists out there who purchase a $10K bike are men and I suppose that this type of video appeals to them (although some of the comments on YouTube don't support that).  However, there is a HUGE untapped market for female cycling and videos like this do NOTHING to encourage them to join the sport.  And certainly not want to purchase a Pinarello Dogma 2.

 So next time there is a Road Bike Party, let's invite the ladies to the park to participate as cyclist, not as the clean up crew.

Stepping off the soap box now.
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Nicky B said…
I like the sound of you on the soap box - well said!
October 11, 2012 at 8:44 AM
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