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OK, you're a little bit older than me, a bit shorter and a lot lighter. You're also a lot slower.
You can probably get down to about mid 25 minutes on that course without any hardcore science, just a mix of intervals and a fairly unrefined position and bike.
If you're sticking to fixed (and there's no reason not to until you get to National Championship level), don't be afraid to experiment with gearing, that's what club events are for. For me, 75" would be about right for the times you're doing, but obviously you want to go faster. You don't know you're over-geared until you start doing slower times on the big gear. Once the new season starts, put down a marker on 75" and then start experimenting.
You'd get a ride in most open events, as only the fastest courses are usually full. Also, at your weight the HCC001 would suit you much more than it does me, and there are about a dozen club races on there every year, between us, Hounslow and Westerley.