cat upgrade timing?

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When does one upgrade from Cat 5 to Cat 4?

When does one upgrade from Cat 5 to Cat 4?
once you have done at least 10 cat 5 races.

i am new at the whole road racing i am almost 15 years old and wanted to know how do i even get into a cat such at cat 5

thank you

i am new at the whole road racing i am almost 15 years old and wanted to know how do i even get into a cat such at cat 5

thank you
everyone that just has started racing will start in cat 5. you have to do at least 10 cat 5 races and then you will be upgraded to cat 4. then you must earn points by placing in the top 10. you can get your racing license at usacycling.org

everyone that just has started racing will start in cat 5. you have to do at least 10 cat 5 races and then you will be upgraded to cat 4. then you must earn points by placing in the top 10. you can get your racing license at usacycling.orgdo i go for races for juniors in my age group or can i go to cat 5 races
also do you know any races near the LA area

thank you

do i go for races for juniors in my age group or can i go to cat 5 races
also do you know any races near the LA area

thank you

you can do both