Hello, I currently started cycling as a new sport. Before, i was really into Football ( Soccer) but i started riding for fun and rented city bikes and cruised around the city ( Chicago) but nothing serious. I always saw serious riders and decided to give cycling a try. I've gotten really into Cycling in the past 2 months. I bought a Caad10 with 105 components and not the ultegra components since i was recommended to buy a power meter instead. I've been riding for about 2 months with rest days of course. Currently I can ride 194 watts for an hour comfortably. I weigh 64 kilograms and I am 19. I want to improve on my fitness bt i want to know in what level is my fitness on? If i start racing where would i start? If i continue training would i see a lot of improvement in my power? Any insight would be helpful
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https://www.bikeforums.net/33-road-bi...s-tip-two.html

Bump. I just want to know where I stand in terms of fitness

Clearly you haven't bothered to read the linked thread, and the numerous resources it links to in its turn. Had you done so, you would know that we can't tell you the answer just based on numbers. The figures you give indicate you might have 3 w/kg. that would be enough to be competitive in Cat 5, Cat 4, maybe even Cat 3 racing IF the rider was skilled, knew how to draft, ride in a group, handle his/her bike, tolerate the repeated accelerations without losing position, etc. etc. etc.

Take the advice. Start riding in a group. You'll soon find where you stand, and what you need to do to improve.

Wow, the threads you provided were of great help. I read/skimmed most of them. I will start riding in group rides to get used to riding around a pack. Great advice!