Originally Posted by
LT Intolerant
In my earlier years I would have gone for it, but I've become more cautious over time. It's stupid really, because it gets me nowhere.
That's called discovering your mortality. Happened to me in my mid 20's. The startling realization, while screaming down a wet descent chasing back on once again, that a crash could really hurt and may leave a mark!
You need to get over that.
Here's what I would do in your case: First, pick one of your perceived weakness and train the heck out of it. Focus on it for a while and really work on improving it.
Second, pick 2 or 3 races that suit you strengths best and focus your season around those.
Third, use all other races as preparation for your selected races. Attack, sprint, jump until you're dead, follow moves, follow riders you think will be dangerous in your selected races try as much stuff as you can.
This will give you fitness, confidence, some knowledge about your opponents and a focus to your season. You might just have some fun, too.