How fast are Cat 5 cyclists?

Where I race in NYC the average speed is only about 23-24mph for a cat 5 circuit race (24-36 miles). And that’s moving with a peloton… much faster than riding solo.

What is a Cat 5 racer?

Typical Cat 5 race: 5 guys who just bought a bike last week, 5 moderately fit racers, a few guys that do 50 races a year and always get dropped the first minute, that local dude who has legs like a Cat 1 who only does his local race once a year and wins, a few guys who are high level athletes in another sport giving …

How many points is Cat 2?

To retain a 2nd category licence for the following season, a rider must obtain at least 25 points in events open to that category of rider.

What is a Category 2 bike?

INTENDED USE CATEGORY 2 Bicycles and frames in this category can be use on paved roads and on reasonably smooth off road trails. They are designed to handle small jumps and drops that exert forces equivalent to jumping a bike onto a flat surface from a height of approximately 15cm.

How old do you have to be to race a cat-4 bike?

Now to put it all together, let’s look at a typical list of races below. For a real challenge or humbling experience, race organizers will often allow you to race in a tougher group. For example, a 40-year old cat-4 male racer would normally race in MM40+ 4, but could also race in SM4.

How does cat.4 work in a cycling race?

Once a rider is Cat. 4, the upgrades start to blend experience and performance, while the race-length minimums increase. To move from Cat. 4 to Cat. 3, a rider can do either of the following: Compete in 25 qualifying races with a minimum of 10 top-10 finishes with fields of 30 or more riders, or 20 pack finishes with fields of more than 50 riders.

What makes a good Cat 1 / 2 / 3 rider?

The great thing about racing is that skills really count. if you can stay near the front and corner well, attack where it counts, you don’t need to be as fit as the others. Than never to have loved at all.” Sign In or Register to comment.

Can a 40 year old cat-4 racer race in SM4?

For example, a 40-year old cat-4 male racer would normally race in MM40+ 4, but could also race in SM4. However, you should never race in an easier group like a cat-4 racers racing in a cat-5 race. Now get out there and register for some races!