When I rode less than 2,000 miles per year, I considered myself a cyclist. But I thought there was no way I could race. Not good enough. And to a large extent that is true. A person who dedicates a LOT of time to cycling will not be good enough to even stay in the field. You have to be extraordinarily dedicated. Not just a minor side hobby. Most cyclists never get to the point where they are among the local elites. That's what cat 4 racers are. Compared to the overall number of cyclists out there, they are elite. And then you factor in all the other downsides of racing--cost, time, and injuries. The market is tiny.