Racing Question

Mercian1973 said:

Sorry to post this here, but the racing group seems to be dead.

The racing group is rec.bicycles.racing. If you can't reach it,
perhaps your ISP isn't carrying it. Perhaps access it via Google
groups at
http://groups.google.com/groups?hl=en&safe=off&group=rec.bicycles.racing

I think your question is answered at the USA Cycling website
www.usacycling.org

JT

Mercian1973 said:

Sorry to post this here, but the racing group seems to be dead.

Well, there are a lot of posts. Most of them are just stupid.

Quoted message said:

If I obtain a racing license from the USCF, am I automatically
assigned as a Cat 5/4 rider? Or must I do twelve races to earn a Cat
5? Do the 12 races have to be within a certain time frame?

You would be automatically asigned to Cat 5. You can upgrade to Cat 4
after you've gained some experience and meet the USCF guidelines for
upgrading. AFAIK there is no deadline for accumulating racing
experience.

Welcome to the sport! Save yourself some time, join a racing club
that has a beginner's program and offers some classes or training in
how to ride in a pack and other such skills. The road rash you
prevent may be your own!