What is Alleycat Racing?

Alleycat Racing is simple. Get from point A (via 1 or more checkpoints) to point B. As fast as possible. Alleycat races take place in urban environments like city centers.
There are a few rules* and there's no map or signing. Choose your own route and don't miss a checkpoint. Oh, and don't crash :-/

Is Alleycat Racing for p#ssies?

Ehh... no, it's not.

Are there any rules?

Rules are defined by the initiators of a race. But... there are some basic rules:

1. RESPECT PEDESTRIANS
2. RESPECT OTHER ROAD-USERS, CYCLISTS AND COMPETITORS
3. STAY ON THE ROAD AND OFF FOOTPATHS AND SIDEWALKS
4. FOLLOW THE GENERAL TRAFFIC RULES
5. BE CAREFUL AND RELAXED... IT'S JUST A RACE!

Manifest

The race is defined by a manifest. This manifest contains all the info you need. To get a race's manifest, you should sign up or register. Go to "The Races", select the race of your choice and hit the "Generate my manifest" button. After that, the "Download manifest" button appears. The manifest is perdonalised and can be downloaded as an Adobe PDF file.

Still no idea?

Check out Lucas Brunelle's video "Line of sight" below to get the point...

Line of Sight is the inside story of underground bicycle racing around the word. Through the lens of his helmet cameras viewers are transported into the wild and dangerous world of Alleycat racing: where high speeds, traffic, and pedestrians combine with riders hell-bent on victory at any cost. Lucas keeps pace with some of the best urban riders in the world in their natural element, including Shino, Ted Shred, Chas, Jumbo, Kevin Porter, Felipe “The King”, Austin Horse, Crihs, and Alfred Bobe Jr.

More than just a montage of vehicle-dodging, fast paced action, Line of Sight also gives the viewers an insight into the community of bicycle messengers who run and participate in these underground races. Director Benny Zenga turns the cameras back on Lucas, his compatriots, and on the incredible cities where they run wild on the streets. The end result? A world tour of the urban jungles of New York to the actual jungles of Guatemala, from the narrow maze of London streets to the Great Wall of China.