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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 (alth...