i don't think alleycats should change. they're almost completely individual on every level. the organizer there isn't there to babysit the riders; you can't even tell them what routes to take.

however, before races there are usually announcements of rules, etc, beforehand. a warning is often given: "this is an alleycat, an unsanctioned, illegal street race. if you are hurt or arrested, you don't know any of us. you were never in a race. remember that." perhaps a similar warning should be given. "this is a race. there will be winners and losers and prizes. none of that is worth losing your life or your bike or breaking bones and rides. race as hard as you can--if you race too hard, you risk things that are worth more than any custom-made bag or t-shirt"....or something like that.