This is definitely a haven for female athletes. The neat thing is that these women come in all sizes and all speeds. No one seems to particularly care about their competition as they are doing it for themselves. Boulder is a most unique place. Other than that Boulder is the place to be.
Residents seem to ALL think that it is the best place to live in the world.
I think there are more brand new SUV's per capita in Boulder than anywhere else I have been. Last May I recall explaining to one of the elite athletes who was in the United States for her first visit that Boulder is not typical of our country. During her visit her she had a race in Peoria IL and she was amazed at the difference. The cost of living is way up there. There is a big premium placed on status and possessions.