If you are 18 now and turn 19 in 2010 then you are not a junior (racing age is as of 31 dec). There are a lot of good races in the Fresno area... Velopromo is the main promoter out there and they have a "99 series" of races up and down that corridor. There is a trio of races right around Fresno on presidents day weekend. The crit on Sunday in Dinuba would be good to come out and watch and talk to local people about racing teams and clubs.
Sweet, that's great info! I just made friends with someone who happens to race. I'll ask him about it the race and be sure to go!
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Do the measurements seem correct in terms of matching the 56cm trek?