........... slower riders who do not want to test themselves and dont want to get faster.
IMHO,
I frequently pit myself against opposition where I have almost no chance of victory or even keeping up.
And I certainly
don't enjoy not being fast enough.
I will admit to not being a member of HD, though. ( But I value the opportunity to participate in the HD crits).
F Grader who would much rather be an E grader or better.