Maybe that local team is a good starting point to finding the group you're looking for. I would contact them and ask them what is available locally. Another option is to see if you can locate a cycling coach and use them as a resource. In the fall we have "meet the team" rides - where anyone can go for a leisure ride with teams to find out where you fit in - maybe your area has something like that too?

I have a friend who does collegiate racing for the University of Washington and she said she wishes she had joined a local team because there are more events she can participate in. But on the other hand, she loves racing collegiate because she isn't pulled from the races once she's lapped and their rules are slightly different.

Don't worry about the lack of registration - that always happens. People love to procrastinate! Good luck in finding some peeps!