I'd love to get into a race or two or three...this year. The only problem is...I have no clue where to start. I've got a great bike, nice gear, & very supportive friends. Unfortunately I don't have anyone to guide me or tell me steps to take, etc. I think I'm supposed to start at Cat 5. How do you move up? What kind of race? What length? So many questions. I know where to look for the Texas state race schedule. BUT...do any of you know a website that sort of details things for a beginner wanting to race. I don't want to look like a idiot & I'm the kind of person that wants to be FULLY informed before I jump into something. Also, if any of you know a good, but not toooo expensive, coach maybe in or around the San Antonio or Austin area that I could hire to guide me or even where to look for clinics. Anything that would help would be great. Also any suggestions/comments/advice that you ladies might have from your own person experiences would be AWESOME! Thanks in advance!!

P.S. I have an ex-boyfriend, from back in the day, that has raced for years & he's GOOD, but I don't think my hubby would like it if I asked for advice. If you were me, would you ask the ex anyway? I know it sounds bad, but he owes me. He wasn't so nice when we were young. I know he would love to help, but I'm just not sure if I should.