Originally Posted by d-new
I'm a new biker (started in december, and am in the junior 13-14 catagory) and never done a race of any kind.
so, one, how does a crit race work. is it do as many laps as possible in give time period. and whats with this final lap bell thing.
circuit. i have know clue on. longer form of crit?
road race is like a group ride but faster right.
help is much apreciated. thanks
criterium-timed or distance event on a short circuit. Bell means one lap to the finish.
road race-usually a point to point race over a known distance and varying terrain. Pace will depend on conditions/fitness of the field/level of attacking etc etc