United Bicycle Racers Association - Proficiency and Division Classes and Advancement Method

Proficiency and Division Classes and Advancement Method

Division Details
Amateur Proficiency and age levels 20 inch class: Junior (Novice equivalent), Expert.

5 & 6 Junior (Boys & girls), then 7 Junior to 16 & over Expert in one year steps.
Girls could race with the boys (thanks to Cheri Elliott in 1982) but were barred from Powder Puff (the Girls classes) if they did.
Amateur Open:
7 & under to 16 & over in 2 year steps. Age classifications only ||

Amateur Cruiser: 13 & Under, 14-16, 17-22, 23-34, 35 & Over. Age classifications only
Girls 20 inch: 5-6 girls to 14 & over girls in 2 year steps. Age classifications only, no proficiency levels. Amateur only.
Professional Classes: Pro Cruiser, Pro 20". Open Expert, a Pro/Am division open to both Pros and Expert level racers. Men only.
Qualifying system: Moto system a.k.a. Olympic System a.k.a. Cumulative Scoring System.

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