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AEG said to add women’s TT to Solvang with payout based on number of men bested


This was dropped on us this afternoon while we were watching the men's crit at Redlands. It sounded too silly to be true...and yet here is the Velonews story about AEG and their proposed TT.

The story states - "The race is said to be running in conjunction with the stage-six time trial in the men’s UCI 2.HC stage race on May 20. According to one team manager who asked not to be named because of involvement with the event, riders will be rewarded on the basis of how many of their male competitors they best in the 24km test."

Personally...I am quite offended that AEG would propose a gimmick instead of supporting good, competitive racing for women. AEG made a pledge to have a women's Tour of California. We have no stage race for the women. We have instead a TT proposal where women are to win money if they beat the men. Give me coverage of the Women Prestige Cycling Series...not this side show.

I know of one women's DS that loves the idea. A number of us hate the concept. Was curious how the Cafe members feel about this proposed event.

Here's the story link - AEG said to add women’s TT to Solvang with payout based on number of men bested