Tim-you were at Fixed Fight?

I think that alleycats should remain what they always were. The main problem is competitors not knowing their limits. Watching Pedal, Red Light Go, and lucas brunelle may give you a very wrong idea of racing alleycats. I don't take unnecessary chances with my life for a bike race. Hell, I don't even like group rides for the same reason- people will take chances that I don't want to take.

OTOH, there is actual organized racing, and 'cross seems like the organized spiritual equivalent. at some point, I may try it out to get my racing in a safer place.