Originally Posted by coffeecake

+1.

There are less women VC advocates because there are less women cycling than men in general. Postulating that women bike less because they are afraid of vehicles is reductionist and does nothing to get more women on bikes. I would say that some people bike less because they are less assertive or have seen accidents or do not like the idea of being on the road while not in a car.

Women are still struggling for equal treatment in the cycling world to begin with, let alone becoming outspoken advocates of VC. And titling the thread "Simple Question - Are There ANY Women Advocating for Vehicular Cycling?" sounds accusatory - as if women are at fault for not becoming or having any strong VC advocates. Sorry, sir, we'll get right on that!