From the USA Cycling 2008 Racing Rules for Road, Track and Cyclocross

1H2. Women may enter any race for which they are eligible by age, category, and any performance requirements and may enter categorized races for men that are up to one category lower than their women's category, or in the case of category 1 women, up to two categories lower. In addition, category 4 and 3 women who are 35 or older may compete in Masters races for all riders up to 20 years greater than their racing age, subject to other eligibility requirements.

So boys ... deal with it. It's supposed to be fun.

 

 

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