What is required to compete in RAO?
Solo Riders must be either annual or weekend members of the UMCA. 2 or 4 Person and Corporate Team riders do not need to be members of the UMCA.
What are the Divisions?
- Solo Riders (one rider per bicycle)
- Tandems (two riders on the same bicycle at the same time)
- Relay Teams (2,4,or 8 rider Teams sharing riding time)
Within each Division there are Categories for:
- Age
- Women
- Men
- Mixed, men and women
- Corporate
- HPV Human Powered Vehicles
Age Categories for Solo Riders and Teams
- Junior (19 and under)
- Open (20-49)
- Masters (50-59)
- Grand Masters (60 and over)
A Mixed Team means mixed women and men, not mixed ages. One man and three women is the same category as three men and one women or two of each. Ages will be averaged among riders.
Special Categories may be created for rider combinations beyond these above listed. If a special division requires a different start time, additional officiating and awards,
an extra entry fee may be imposed. Some categories may be denied by the Race Director based on logistical considerations.
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