Do the benefits of travelling to compete in a ‘c’ race outweigh the convenience of doing an online race at home in the early season?
Yes
Lol. End of discussion.
Do continue…..
great response thank you
also seems to explain the drop in ai predicted ftp
Irl racing is more than just who exercises the best. There is significant skill involved and tactics you dont get with outdoor racing. Even the best racers in the world get rusty after winter and need a race or two to get the skill back. This is what early c races is for.
Excellent point 
IRL it is!