OK ... talk to me about starting to race

[gdub66]

Newbie to cycling and ony started doing short (sprint) distance Triathlon last year but loving going out on a Saturday and can even motivate myself for the odd turbo session or two in the week. If I wanted to start some really low level racing/time trials what do I need? Keep seeing references to licences (not sure?) and Cats (pretty certain I won't be needing one of them as their not very aerodynamic and I suffer a bit from fur allergy ) any help or websites to go to much appreciated.

[Antloony]

[url]http://www.britishcycling.org.uk/web/site/BC/bcf/20081007_membership_home.asp[/url]

Take a look at the link, tells you what you need to get started.

You'll begin your road racing career as a 4th cat. Earn 10 points and you'll move up to 3rd cat (a 4ths win will give you 10 points) Then it gets harder as you try get to 2nd cat like Im planning on doing over the next 2 years. If your really good you may even get to 1st or even elite

I only started road racing last summer, tried a couple at Crystal Palace, struggled from having a broken hand and not being quick enough. Went away, did a bit more hard work on the bike, came back 3 weeks ago and in my 2nd race at Hillingdon got a win.

I'm not to clued up on TT's but there are plenty on here who are so I'll let them tell you more.

Good luck.

[Andrew G]

TTs - There are some notes from a talk a few weeks ago [url=http://www.addiscombe.org/members/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=8249&hilit=tt+talk+notes]here[/url] - grab a cuppa first, I went on a bit .
Road Racing - Nice summary from Ant, also have a look at the links in the [url=http://www.addiscombe.org/members/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=7121]Useful Info & Links[/url] post at the top of the General section as it has some details of past questions and posts which may help you.

[gdub66]

Great information for me to start with - thanks guys. I'll follow up on your suggestions. Appreciate it.