Got my USAC license! You bet I'm excited.

[Scummer]

Got my racing license so I can attend some of the crits around here. I can't wait to attend some of those races. Exciiiiiting!!
I still need to drop considerable weight, but I'm sure the Tuesday night crits with the South Chicago Wheelmen will help me to drop a few.

Is it spring yet?

[Trucker_JDub]

I didn't know you needed a license to race. Whats involved in getting one?
Congrats on getting it though.

[Scummer]

It's actually pretty easy. Just go to usacycling.org and create an account for yourself.
After that you can add a membership to your account.
It's 60$ for a license and it's good till end of this year.

Most of the crit and road races require a license. You can either get a day license at the event or a full year license from the USA cycling website.

I opted for the full year license as I'm planning to attend the tuesday night races every week.

Thomas

[Ranger63]

Good Deal!!:o)
I'm extreemly glad I raced back when I did (late 60s thru early 80s)
"It's (fast) Touring Time" is now my call.
Let us know how you did (that you finish is often enough..trust me)

[oopfoo]

I re-upped last year. Decided against renewing as a Cat 3 and went to a Cat 5.

There WERE no 5's when I raced, either.

Should make for an interesting season. See you out there!

[Scummer]

How come you didn't stick with the cat3 group? Isn't it less dangerous than racing in a cat5 field of beginners?

[oopfoo]

How come you didn't stick with the cat3 group? Isn't it less dangerous than racing in a cat5 field of beginners?

Probably would be less dangerous, but I figured old age and treachery have a better chance pulling in a result or two in a field of inexperienced newbies. This is almost the same reason I don't see myself riding in the 35+ Masters anytime soon. TOO much old age and treachery AND a good training base to boot.

Cat 3 was 17 years ago and about 80 pounds, ya know. :) Give me a season to train, and we'll see what happens.