Originally Posted by HarryLime
I have found a bunch of "rides" (tours?) that are of varying distances, but it looks like you can register and start at different times which really doesn't seem like a race to me.
These definitely aren't races.
Originally Posted by HarryLime
So my question for you guys is: are there just not a lot of (amateur) races for road bikers?
Check out
http://www.ambikerace.com/2007/calendar_07.htm
Originally Posted by HarryLime
I went to the USACycling website where I read about road (circuit) races but the explanation of these races seemed to indicate you have to be on some kind of team do be able to do these. Is this true?
Nope. You don't need to worry about being on a team- usually isn't a factor until you are in the 2's. Just need to race smart.
Good luck!