UNDERSTANDING THE RACE DIVISIONS The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) provides specific categorization of age groups for various cycling events, which includes races for mountai
UNDERSTANDING THE RACE DIVISIONS The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) provides specific categorization of age groups for various cycling events, which includes races for mountain biking, cyclocross, road cycling, etc. These categorizations are denoted by the term 'Under' or 'U' followed by a number, which corresponds to the maximum age of the riders in that category.
Under 5 (U5): This category includes riders who are under the age of 5 by the end of the current year. This is generally a non-competitive category, designed to introduce children to cycling.
Under 7 (U7): This category includes riders who are under the age of 7 by the end of the current year. Races in this category are usually short and focus more on participation and enjoyment rather than competition.
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