What Do You Need To Start Bike Racing? | GCN's Beginner's Guide To Racing Your Road Bike

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The thought of bike racing can be pretty daunting if you've not done it before. If you're new to racing, it can be difficult to know where to even start. Where do you get your license? What bike should you ride? Do you need insurance? In this video, Conor, James, and Manon go through everything you'll need to get on the start line and make sure your first bike race goes smoothly.

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