bike race listings?

As far as family friendly events there are always the group rides- just check active.com . There are a handful of stage races and Time trials in the area too.

Are you looking for something competetive that the family can be involved in, or just spectate?

I would be curious to see what else is out there too.

im looking for something competitive akin to the local 5k circuit even if i hae to drive to metro atlanta. i wonder if it exists. its kind of hard getting info off some of these sites because you have to be a member, which is difficult to assess when you are a newbie....

any cut and pasters are welcome to let us know...

There are but I am not certain it is as publicly open as running races are. Not sure what the requirements are--if it is as simple as signing up to join a cycling league (like how you join the USAT)  or if you have to be on a team or if qualifications are required to participate.

 My brother in law is on a team and does races all the time. He isn't pro and he does mostly crits but like today for example he did the 60 mile race that was part of the US Classic  over in Marietta. And  a month ago he did a 60 mile race out in Cherokee. And I know he raced somewhere Friday night, crit I think. Anyway,  like I said though, he is on a team.

However, I have another friend who does crits. You might try that. I think if you haven't raced before you have to start in cat 5. I have a friend who is not on a team but still races the crits. He has moved up to cat 4 and he also races in the master's category.

I'll ask around and see what I find out. But in the meantime, you should ask your local bike shop.

Wait, thinking out loud here, what is the cycling organization--Sorba? Is that just mountain biking?? They have a website. Maybe some links.  . .

thanks for all of your suggestions. online, this kind of looks more up my alley:

http://www.active.com/cycling/Articles/Winter-Bike-League_-Innovative-Off-season-Training.htm

Im not sure it will be suitable for the family but i guess they will make do with 5ks and group rides.

now im a bit spoiled for choice. does anyone know how to join wbl? from what i can gather it might just be a show up, sign in, and you're on:

"The Winter Bike League is a series of winter training rides that take place in Athens, Georgia during December, January and February. These Events take place every Saturday and start at Sunshine Cycles at 10 a.m. ewt (eastern window time). All rides in December will be four (4) hours (or less in cases of inclement weather)."