Can I Race Cross On My Bike
I've got a 2009 Novara Randonee touring bike. It's heavy, but it handles dirt and gravel just fine. I'd like to get into cross racing when the season comes around, but I don't have the cash for a new bike. Aside from the weight, is there any reason why I shouldn't try racing on this ride? Would my bike get me laughed off the course or would by noob racing skills take care of that for me?
Any insight and tips would be greatly appreciated.