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Just 18, the cyclist has overcome a nasty crash -- and her small size -- to make a splash during her first year as a pro on one of the top teams in the nation.

For the first time, elite women cyclists are invited to the Tour of California time trial. But is it really an equal opportunity for female athletes?

Retirement is over for world champion cyclist Kristen Armstrong. Now raising a 6-month-old son and training with family support, the 2008 Olympic time trial gold medalist has a new incentive and a focused goal -- to make the 2012 London Olympics.