I recently started riding again after 10 years of smoking and inactivity and am wondering if I have what it takes to perform well in local Cat 4 races. I rode about 2800 miles between July and the end of Oct, 03, but have "detrained" (ie did nothing and had a smoking relapse) since. I was tested on a Computrainer this week and had the following numbers:
30 sec sprint: Peak power 1007 watts, Avg power 690 watts
5k time trial: 8min 50 secs at ~250 watts (this was done after the 30 sec sprint and I was not feeling good at all)
Other factors: I weigh 204 lbs (will race at ~190 lbs) and I'm 6' tall. Bike handling skills are fair, but improved rapidly throughout the season last year.
Is there hope for a win or two this year or will I need to accept I'm a year away from doing any damage in the local races?
Thanks for any insight or feedback you can provide!!!!