Trial race?
11-26-10, 04:08 AM
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Trial race?
Can I attend just 1 crit race and see how I like it? Do I need to purchase a license and all that, or can I just show up and do it there and pay a 1 day/race fee?
11-26-10, 08:47 AM
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There are also training and practice races in many areas. And some places have races that are set up for teaching new riders how to race safely. I.e. https://www.velopromo.com/ebcr-ent.htm
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There are also training and practice races in many areas. And some places have races that are set up for teaching new riders how to race safely. I.e. https://www.velopromo.com/ebcr-ent.htm
That said, i just dove into the first race I thought was close enough, got my ass handed to me and came back next year much more prepared. I think most people can identify with that.
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Most weekly races are considered "training" crits with the "real" races being events with prizes, points, and officials.
11-26-10, 04:13 PM
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Just show up with a bike, helmet, and money for the fee. You'll know soon enough whether you like it or not.
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11-26-10, 04:39 PM
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You can't buy a one day as a Cat 5 for the State Championship races in Florida. I'm guessing that is same same elsewhere.
Also make sure that your jersey has sleeves.
And it is a real "no-no" to show up in WC rainbow stripes, any country's champion jersey, pro team kit jersey, etc. The worst that can happen is that they will ask you to take it off. If they don't, lots of people will laugh at you behind your back. On second thought, maybe that is worse.
Also make sure that your jersey has sleeves.
And it is a real "no-no" to show up in WC rainbow stripes, any country's champion jersey, pro team kit jersey, etc. The worst that can happen is that they will ask you to take it off. If they don't, lots of people will laugh at you behind your back. On second thought, maybe that is worse.
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You can't buy a one day as a Cat 5 for the State Championship races in Florida. I'm guessing that is same same elsewhere.
Also make sure that your jersey has sleeves.
And it is a real "no-no" to show up in WC rainbow stripes, any country's champion jersey, pro team kit jersey, etc. The worst that can happen is that they will ask you to take it off. If they don't, lots of people will laugh at you behind your back. On second thought, maybe that is worse.
Also make sure that your jersey has sleeves.
And it is a real "no-no" to show up in WC rainbow stripes, any country's champion jersey, pro team kit jersey, etc. The worst that can happen is that they will ask you to take it off. If they don't, lots of people will laugh at you behind your back. On second thought, maybe that is worse.
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