good idea?

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I raced back in high school (10 years ago) then got out when responsiblities hit. I'm getting back in and want to do some racing. I have a stage race (Cat 5): 28 mile RR, 3m TT, and 20min+ Crit, circled on my calendar. I'm nervous, but figure I should start somewhere. Is this a good idea?

More information would help.

If you gained 300 lbs, smoke 3 packs a day, and the race is tomorrow, it's probably not a good idea.

Realistically there aren't any problems. It's a Cat 5 race, you're not a pro, and as long as you don't crash heavily the most harm you can do is bruise your ego.

cdr

I raced back in high school (10 years ago) then got out when responsiblities hit. I'm getting back in and want to do some racing. I have a stage race (Cat 5): 28 mile RR, 3m TT, and 20min+ Crit, circled on my calendar. I'm nervous, but figure I should start somewhere. Is this a good idea?Do it! There's no harm in giving it a crack. Drop in on the Training forum and get some ideas for preparing for this race....especially the crit.

I raced back in high school (10 years ago) then got out when responsiblities hit. I'm getting back in and want to do some racing. I have a stage race (Cat 5): 28 mile RR, 3m TT, and 20min+ Crit, circled on my calendar. I'm nervous, but figure I should start somewhere. Is this a good idea?

Absolutely not!

What are you thinking?

What would possibly compel a grown man to race a bicycle?

You could get a flat, or get dropped, or get tired, or fall down and get a boo-boo.

Now, put...the...bike...down. And go back to the security of your keyboard and mouse and monitor and message boards.

Bob