I finally figured out what espoir meant when I went to BikeForums. Here's the link to the race info

http://www.reserbicycle.com/newportc...event_info.asp

So let me get this straight - this means that all women and girls are racing together yes?

It's starting to make sense! Not that I'm impressed I'd have to go with all the other women, I was hoping for a beginners gruop!

Jeni