T. Kenji Sugahara

Mike is absolutely correct.

There are NO self upgrades to Cat 4. You must request one by sending
an e-mail to upgrades@obra.org.

I do pick up on these things, and racers who race out of category face
potential sanctions.

The pertinent rule is:
6.6.1 Eligibility. No rider may race in a category other than that
which is stated on his or her membership.

Racing in a category other than what is approved could be considered
fraud and may subject a rider to punishment up to and including
suspension per 13.1.

T. Kenji Sugahara
Executive Director
Oregon Bicycle Racing Association
503-302-4935

On Jun 6, 2008, at 10:01 AM, Mike Murray wrote:

> Ahnalyst wrote:
> "How many races/years should I have entered/placed before I wrote
> CAT 4 by
> my name instead of CAT 5?"
>
> That is not how it works. You don't upgrade yourself. You need to
> apply to
> get upgraded. The criteria and contacts are at
> http://www.obra.org/upgrade_rules.html.
>
>
> Mike Murray
>
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