Bike racing is an intimidating sport. There’s the equipment,
the pack riding, the race tactics, the daily mileage. For a beginner starting
from scratch, the prospect can be even more daunting. What kind of wheels or
tires should you run? What group rides should you try? Where can you register
for races? How do category upgrades work? When should you think about joining a
team? And then there are the simple questions that you’re almost too
embarrassed to ask. What should you wear? How do you pin a number on? What’s a
“rookie mark”?
We need more women racers in the peloton! If you’re
interested and looking for a way into the sport, let us help you make the
transition. This year ATC Racing has created the Women’s Racing Foundation of Austin, a nonprofit focused on promoting and growing women’s racing in the
local community and beyond. Composed of seven competitive riders, our team
ranges in age from 22 to 53 and in occupation from bike messengers and chefs to
small-business owners and nurses. All of us are relatively new racers, so we
know what it’s like to be the new girl. No question is too silly.
The way it works: We’ll pair you up with an individual rider
on the team. You can chat via email or phone, meet up for rides and races, or
just have that person available to answer questions when needed. We’ll help you
get acquainted with other riders and teams, too. (ATC Racing is not taking on
new members at this time.)
Email us at contact@atcracing.org
to get connected with us and learn more. You can also check us out at our team
website, ATCRacing.org, and on Twitter. Happy riding!
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