Women's Cycle Racing: Enduring Meanings.

The article presents a study on women's cycling, focusing on the historical significance of long-distance road races between the 1950s and 1990s. Particular focus is given to the challenges faced by promoters, cyclists, and governing bodies in staging long distance road races for women and the various differences that exist between such races for men and women. Issues including aggressiveness in women athletes, public urination of women, and women's physical endurance, strength, and speed are addressed. Other topics include the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) cycling association, women's elite athletic competitions, and cycling in the Olympic games.