Originally Posted by
mattm
Does mabra have a problem with huge amounts of unattached riders filling up fields?
Not in CAT5 (where I'm racing this season). There are a handful, but I don't think it's a problem (the races fill up fast regardless).
What if someone doesn't have the $$ for team dues, kits, etc? Would mabra rather they didn't race at all?
No team dues on my team (shop team, mostly mtn bikers). And I have to buy some sort of kit regardless - either team, or generic, and the team stuff costs the same (or less).
Can't think of a reason not to join a team - even if you're not worried about the competitive benefits, it's nice to have teammates for carpooling, training, social stuff, etc.