Hi!!

I'm not too far from you, I live on the outskirts of Utica NY. I'm excited to see that you want to get into racing. I've been doing a little more racing this season and we need more women out ther around here, especially younger ones (I'm 23).

I see you'll be at the Chris Thater crit. I'll be there too. I'm doing the women's III/IV. I may do the public women's as well, haven't decided yet. You should go, It'll be a good time.

There is also a race this Sunday, the Canal Classic. It's in Little Falls, NY. It's a citizens race, I think it's like 34 miles, but we get a wide range of people that show up, we'll get Cat 1's and 2's to beginners. It might be worth looking into. Info: www.mvbc.us

There seems to be a race every weekend until Sept 18th or so around here. Keep riding and group experience is always helpful!

I hope to see you out there.
Sarah