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That's a very interesting article. Thanks.
There is one factor not mentioned, which is the recent boom in cycle sportives. In my day (the 70's) they were called reliability trials and took place at the start and end of the season.
Nowadays, I know lots of very fit cyclists, riding top bikes who regularly ride sportives but who aren't willing to take that next step to proper racing. Now, I wonder why that is? Maybe it's the thought of losing ....?