Originally Posted by YMCA
There are always exceptions to the rule.
An expert mountain biker or a top level triathlete would not have to do 10 mass start races to upgrade.
There is good reason for the cat5 category here in the USA, but no representative will be that set in stone.
They are here. Last year she was a little more lenient but this year she has flat said no upgrades until you've done your 10.