Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 8,576
Likes: 3,509
From: South shore, L.I., NY
Bikes: Trek Emonda SL7, Cannondale Topstone, Miyata City Liner, Specialized Chisel, Specialized Epic Evo
Get some medical insurance.
You'll be starting at Category 5, which is the beginner level. Course and race dependent, there can be crashes, as you are in a sometimes big groups of riders with beginner skill levels. Shave your legs and arms, it helps prevent bad skin injuries as you slide across the asphalt.