Mountain Bike Racing - How Do I Get Started Into Racing?

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diamondback_man
11-11-03, 07:43 PM
well, i've been riding trails for about a year now, and i'm really interested in racing. How do i start? does your bike need to pass certain regulations? how old do u have to be? who can i ask around my town to get started? etc...

Jim311
11-11-03, 08:23 PM
Hmm... I'm assuming that the Candian scene is the same as the American scene. But basically just look around on the internet for some local clubs/riding groups and look for the nearest race. There are different classes from beginner to professional for all age groups. Just enter, pay your fees, and ride. There wasn't a bike inspection at my first race or anything, and I'm sure there's no age limits either. I'd pick a beginner race and ride on :)
conto4
12-01-03, 08:40 PM
http://www.canadian-cycling.com/
Check out this web page. I found while surfing the UCI webpage.

goalsccer
01-19-04, 04:05 PM
there are no bike regulations, and xc racing, is really laid back so you wont have any trouble signing up and racing. have fun.