Introduction to Road Racing

Road Racing is done in a group and the winner is the first rider over the finish line.

• Courses can be on a closed circuit or the open road with a total race distance between 30 and 120 miles.
• Riders are categorised by ability, ranging from 'elite' (mostly professional), through first, second, third and fourth category, for both men and women.
• Most races are conducted in ability groups; eg. 1st and 2nd cat. or 3rd, 4th and vets, etc.
• The governing body is British Cycling.
• There is also an independent veterans organisation for those who are 40 years plus, managed by 'The League of Veteran Racing Cyclists.

Finsbury Park C. C. has been actively involved in road racing since the early days of the sport and our successes span the years from 1928 when Jack Lauterwasser won Olympic team silver and individual bronze to the present day with Sid Lovatt as National Veterans champion.

Our newer members are encouraged to start their bunch racing at Eastway Cycle Circuit, East London, where there are many opportunities to gain experience of this demanding form of cycle racing.

If you are attracted by the thrills (and possible spills) of road racing, 'The Park' is the ideal starting point.

Our newer members are encouraged to start their bunch racing at Eastway Cycle Circuit, East London, where there are many opportunities to gain experience of this demanding form of cycle racing.