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Nothing stops both genders from being great cyclists (I [strike]stalked[/strike] observed quite few female forum members who are more than just able or adequate cyclists - with great skills often blowing sad efforts of their male counterparts light years away), but...
From my personal experience... I every now and then notice, that guys do mistakes because of stupid bravado and overconfidence. Girls more tend to make mistakes, because they lack confidence.
They tend to stick to the rules, but when other road users don't or they ignore a female cyclists (or drivers for that matter), they seem to make mistakes. Hard to say really, as in the same situation some guys would do something risky and also end up badly.
Both genders can do with cycle training - some to gain confidence, other to calm down.
Maybe a stereotype. Discuss.