2010 USA Cycling Rulebook Now Available Online

I just saw that the 2010 USA cycling rulebook is now online. It has additions and/or amendments for all types of racing, including some feed zone and assistance changes for mountain bike events.

In the road racing the most significant is something that I always thought was strange that there wasn't a rule against:

3D4.Riders who have [...]

NC Racers: Back-to-Back Races This Weekend

Hey all you fellow racers out there — this weekend has two central North Carolina speedway-based criteriums for your racing pleasure. The first is a makeup race in the Ace Speedway Series (tomorrow morning) and then my team (the Tri-Cyclists) is having their race this Sunday at the Orange County Speedway. Details on both races [...]

August 2009 Back to Back Race Weekend

Just a quick heads up for all the racers reading Keefer Madness— registration is now open on Active.com for the 2009 Tri-Cyclists Criterium at the Orange County Speedway August 16, 2009.

The day before, there will be another speedway-based race — a makeup race for the Ace Speedway race series in Altamahaw, NC.

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Weekly Sunday Criterium Series in Raleigh to Start in July

The hopes and wishes of a whole bunch of [racing] cyclists here in the Raleigh Durham area is about to come to fruition — some criteriums locally, meaning a better travel to racing time ratio. It looks like Sundays for the next couple months (starting in July) will be full of bike racing at Raleigh's [...]

Cat4 So Far

So since I've upgraded to Cat4 road racing this year, I've struggled. But, it's to be expected as it's early in the season and I'm competing in a tougher class with longer races. US Cycling has finally updated their site with the official results.

So far, here are my results, while not great, are respectable and [...]

Wolfpack Crit, Cat 4 Race Report

So far, cat4 racing hasn't been so nice for me. Granted, I knew this was coming – faster speeds and longer racing has put a strain on my athletic ability. Add to that the fact that in the past week, I'd only ridden one night due to work and everything else is throwing at me.

Now [...]

Seeking a RTP Criterium Site

The team I race with, the Tri-Cyclists is looking for a venue for a criterium. Traditionally, our annual race has been in the Meadowmont neighborhood just inside of the Chapel Hill town limits, and has been a local favorite to race, with its two hills and a very scenic neighborhood course and a wide slightly [...]

First Road Race in the Bag

Well I've arrived back home from my first road race – The Piedmont Triad Omnium Road Race starting and ending out of Davidson Community College outside of Thomasville. So up until this point, I've only raced in criteriums, and a single time trial. This morning I added a road race, and it won't be my [...]

Ready to Race!

So while I've been consistently bike commuting, I've had a lull in my race schedule and even my training a bit. Last race I did was back on Memorial Day. OK, I guess I'm not that far out, but I've had teammates that have done 4 and 5 races since then. Between work, family, weddings, [...]