The names are irrelevant. The rides and races exist. Guys are still training that way. That's the point. If some guy like Fudgy wants to train entirely with others he does it.
Of the 9 guys on our team three have power meters. Only two use them in any way that they're relevant.
2 guys on our team followed structured programs.
Only three do any sort of intervals at all.
Guess how many of those 9 guys could realistically win a masters race.
Knowing enough guys well I can rattle off similar statistics from other teams.
A few guys can win. The others are riding for fun, camaraderie and exercise.