In general Carleton is right on... but I will make two points!
Originally Posted by
carleton
Everyone at Elite Nationals is Cat 1 or PRO.
I raced this year as a cat-4 and got 2 top 20 finishes and a top 10...
Originally Posted by
carleton
I think he actually did a 1:16 when he got to the Manchester Velodrome. 1:16 isn't even an impressive time for an age-grouped Masters racer.
1:15.7 got me silver at 35-39 masters states in California-(ADT) .4 off of Gold
obviously I dropped bunch of time off my kilo before going to Nat's (would have been the 2nd fastest time in any age group at masters states) ... But I do think it is important to let people know that these competitions are not completely out of reach. Training on the road, with some track time, is a fine way to prepare for Masters States, and if you are gifted it could land you a respectable spot at Nats...