Originally Posted by
peterot
I dont know the path every single Cat 1 took to get to where they are and either do you.
Yes, we do. There are very clearly defined rules and procedures that dictate exactly how it happened.
Originally Posted by
peterot
All I know is that a few guys that race in the Pro/1/2 field are not genetically superior. They will never win a Pro/1/2 race or place in the top 10 and they are basically on for the ride. Besides racing the local crit and TT series I dont keep tabs on the lates developments in upgrading points and amateur rules.
Nor do you understand that these guys
are not supposed to win. Road racing is a TEAM sport. They are there to perform certain functions and fill certain roles so their designated team mate can win. They're not just 'on for the ride'.
Originally Posted by
peterot
However, when I used to race xc mountain bikes I remember that the Junior Experts would go directly to the Elite field when they came of age and I always remember think that it was a ******** joke that these average juniors could fast track to Elite without doing anything of note.
This is the crux of the problem. You're comparing and individual sport to a team sport. The dynamics are completely different. In MTB you don't have to beat riders
in higher categories to get any points towards moving up. In road racing (P/1/2) you do. This makes it VERY hard to get to be a Cat1.
You are out of your depth on this one.
Sit back and read some more threads in this forum. You have a lot to learn.