I got the road bike. I got the 2009 USA Cycling License. I just need to find a race! And there are plenty to choose from in the coming weeks.
Greenville Races
Greenville has been hosting weekend races since mid-February as part of the 2009 Greenville Spring Series. On Saturday March 7, the River Falls Road Race will be held, and on Sunday March 8, a criterium will be held at the BMW Performance Center. For race information and directions, go to www.hincapie.com.
Columbia Race weekend March 14-15
The Blythewood and Forest Acres Spring Criteriums will be held in Columbia. Here's a link to the event flyer, which has all the start times and registration information.
Out Like a Lion Race Weekend, Charlotte March 21-22
The weekend starts with the Uwharrie Wheelmen Road Race on Saturday. A 6.6 mile loop with several challenging rolling hills that starts at Kendall Valley School. Registration is available on www.pre-reg.com. Day of registration opens at 7:30AM. For more information, maps and directions, contact Tracey at Middle Ring Cycles at 704-322-3559, or visit www.uwharriewheelmen.org and click on link for events calendar.
On Sunday there is the City Park Criterium. The race course is a .9 mile four corner loop around City Park with a small hill up to the finish line. For more information, visit www.charlottesportscycling.com, or email Neal at nealboyd@charlottesportscycling.com.
Rock Hill Race weekend April 4-5
Saturday is the Old Town Criterium on Main Street, downtown Rock Hill. The multi-lap course is 0.8 mile. Race organizers are anticipating 500 riders racing throughout the day.
Sunday is the Patriot’s Trail Road Race in Brattonsville, SC . This 45 mile, multi-loop race in southern York County allows riders to challenge themselves through rolling countryside.
Estimated Participation 550 riders. To register online, visit www.rockhillbicycleclub.com.
I’m going to try and race at least one day each of these weekends. If anyone has raced in these events, please let me know your thoughts.
And by the way, there are a number of cycling sites out there with local race info, but I’ve found the Carolinas Cycling Association site the most informative and actively updated with race information, and the road forum is very useful as well. I highly recommend using it if you’re looking around for cycling events in the North Carolina and South Carolina region.
And just a reminder to USA Cycling license holders. The Upcoming Events tab on your profile page pulls in all the road events in your area, complete with an active link to the race site and flyer. Nice touch, and very usable.
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