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2012-09-10 8:36 PM

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Subject: Rouge Roubaix

I came across this web site the other day and have been thinking about putting it on my list for this winter.

http://www.rougeroubaix.com/

Anyone have any info or comments on this race. I've never done a "regular" bike race, so I'm not too sure what to expect. From the 2011 race results, it looks like the Masters race was faster than the Cat 4/5. Is that normal? How does a beginning road racer decide between Cat 4/5 vs Masters? Do you feel out of place at these types of events if you're a solo rider who's not part of a "team"?

2012-09-12 3:42 PM
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Subject: RE: Rouge Roubaix
Masters racers are generally cat1-4 only. A first time racer is always a Cat 5 so you don't really have a choice.

Though once you upgrade to a 4, I'd recommend sticking with 4 or 4/5 races for a while. Masters is 1-4 which means generally lots of studs and/or ex-pro guys who are cat 1 or 2.

Showing up by yourself isn't a big deal. Lots of guys race unattached, especially in the lower cat4 and 5 fields.
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