I've been racing bicycles for over 25 years and got my start with the Springfield Cyclonauts Club http://cyclonautracers.freeforums.org/index.php. They are affiliated with the multi-sport club http://www.springfieldbikeclub.com/ that was created to specialize in triathlons.
Clubs originated from the European system of local riders and supporters that promote bicycle racing. The Cyclonauts have weekly training rides, events and social gatherings where anyone can join and become a part of cycling from racer to cheerleader. There may be hundreds of members and several teams within the club usually divided by gender, ability and goals all involving the sport.
There are multiple disciplines of cycling ranging from the road, track, cyclocross and mountain biking just to mention a few and regulated by the governing body http://www.usacycling.org/.
As I began to race more than 60 races per year and specialize, I retained my membership in the Cyclonauts Club but joined a smaller, more elite team. Although its printed TWZ Masters Cycling Team on my amateur license, we are better known by our sponsor name Horst-Benidorm-Property Research Corp http://masterscycling.wordpress.com/. I still enjoy being a part of the larger club but receive better racing support from the sponsored team.
Most bicycle shops and riders can point you in the right direction should you like to participate more in cycling by joining a club or team. Log into http://www.usacycling.org/ and find a club near you!
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