1. In order to upgrade to Cat 3 or above, the requirements should include promoting atleast one Category E or above race (and know what a Cat. E event is).
2. If you plan on competing for the BAR review the current rules.
3. If you are trying to upgrade your racing category, avoid falling within the USAC description of a "marginally qualified rider". That way you don't end up arguing the merits of upgrade points from a Tues. night Bryan Park Crit.
4. If you're training like you're preparing for the tour - race like you're preparing for the tour, or atleast impress us.
5. Being a Cat 5, 4, 3 or 2 doesn't mean you rate a free bike, components or entry fees. And if you're lucky enough to be on a team that provides some of these, provide something in return.
6. What qualifies as a "pro" cyclist? I hear that term thrown out a lot. Do you quit your job, get piercings and tattos, train during the day, drink coffee and hang out in bike shops talking about how your quit your job, got a tatto and trained all day? In most of the 50 states (and a few of the territories) that's just referred to as unemployed.....
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