What are cycling race categories?

The Skill groups or categories are:

• Cat 5 – Entry level racers with less than 10 mass start races worth of experience.
• Cat 4 – Local level racers.
• Cat 3 – Regional level racers.
• Cat 2 – National level racers.
• Cat 1 – International level racers.
• Pros – Cat 1 riders who have a contract with a registered Pro team.

What are the major cycling races?

The Grand Tours in cycling are the three major professional cycling stage races: the Giro d’Italia, the Tour de France and the Vuelta a España. Together they are known as the ‘Grand Tours’.

What is a cycling track called?

A velodrome is an arena for track cycling. Modern velodromes feature steeply banked oval tracks, consisting of two 180-degree circular bends connected by two straights.

What are the different types of track cycling events?

Please try again later. First, the basics: Track cycling events are split into two categories, sprint events and endurance events. Sprint events require short explosive efforts, and are often very tactical, requiring a heavy focus on positioning. They tend to be contested by larger, muscular riders.

How do the USA Cycling Race categories work?

The USA Cycling rider categories are a little complex to outsiders. But the No. 1 thing to remember is that the lower the number, the more proficient and experienced a rider is. For road and track racing, the grouping starts at Cat. 5 and work up to Cat. 1 in men’s racing, and starts at Cat. 4 and work up to Cat. 1 in women’s racing.

What kind of bikes are used in track racing?

Early track races included bizarre high-speed events in which riders slipstreamed four-and six-man pace bikes. These were replaced by motorbikes after the turn of the century, and ‘Derny’ racing still plays a part in many European six-day races and riders are paced by a Derny in the opening laps of the Keirin event.

How many bike races are there in the USA?

Pick an event (or a few) USA Cycling sanctions nearly 3,000 competitive and non-competitive cycling events each year in the United States. Your LA should have advice on and insight into the best local events for newcomers, whether that’s low entry fees, a vibrant social scene, or specific distances or technical details.