It kind of is a shame that bents can't enter in more competative events with the DF crowd. I myself am not familiar with any specific HIll Climbing races. However if it goes with the same rules as any road race, I guess participants would have a right to complain that UCI regs. weren't being followed. With some of the lighter Carbon framed bents like the Carbent being put out there. would be nice to see more people realize that some bents can really climb.

DF rider friends of mine who participated in the Triple ByPass in Colorado said quite a few bents were in this event. Not a race, but offered good exposure on what they can do.

I ride a recumbent and have had the opportunity to do some TT's with local cycling club and also in the State Senior games. My daughter races as a Cat 2 in Minnesota. Wouldn't want her racing with bents in a road race and even more so in a Criterium. TT's a whole different story. As for myself, I get a little incentive to push out a little harder in non-competive events like Century runs or MS-Rides. Even though not a race I always try to finish in a fast time. With a Hi-Racer I really do think I am a roadie.