... but I really have no idea where to start. I do group rides but I'm the only female and it seems to be a completely different system.

How do I train for crits if I cant keep up with the men's race pace group rides?

How fast is a cat 3/4 race anyway? How fast should I be able to ride before I attempt something like that?

I cant find any results for the local races that have pacing info and times so I have no idea what a women's field acctually looks like. Are there any women on here that race enough to answer some questions?

Thanks!
-Alice