Originally Posted by
Road Fan
What's a citizen race? I don't think I've seen anything around my area advertised that way.
Citizens races are non sanctioned by one of cycling's governing bodies. Many are local races sponsored as fund raisers or long standing races. The races are open to everyone and don't have all the rules that sanctioned races have. Last summer I did the Mon Tour 75 race in Dannville PA that had around 200 riders and wasn't sanctioned. The rider does not need a license to participate. There are a good way to enter racing since is not as formal as sanctioned races, usually.