British Cycling Bronze Membership & provisional License

ma123

Hi I have just signed up to BC and got a free bronze membership & provisional license, my question is what types of races can be entered with this, I know its closed circuits only so as its my first year racing will I be O.K with all CAT 3/4 races?

Bronzie

I think you'll find a provisional licence will allow you to ride "Go-Race" entry level races only........which are few and far on the calendar generally.

You can however buy a "day licence" for £5 for Regional C/C+ events or £10 for Regional A/B events, but if you intend to ride quite a few 3/4s (Reg it'd be cheaper to get a full Silver membership and racing licence (c. £65). Maybe see how you enjoy your first few races and then decide?

Speak to BC Member Services for clarification or more advice T.0161 274 2010

colint

You can ride cyclocross on a provisional, but theres very little else. YOu can do the Go Ride events as bronzie said but good luck finding one, day licence is the way to go until you've tried a few races and are sure it's for you

hot rod

you need silver to road race which makes racing quite expensive :evil:

Tom Butcher

You can upgrade your bronze to silver for the cost of the difference - that gives you a free day licence for any Regional C or C+ event. Check the calendar it may be that gives you enough races to be going on with.

As the post above says - for Regional A and Regional B you would need a £5 day licence with that.

If you want to score points and move up categories then you do need to get the full licence.

This pretty much explains what you need :

http://www.britishcycling.org.uk/nmsrun ... 8&sID=2052

ma123

Thanks everyone for the help,