Originally Posted by
mzeffex
Tomorrow is my first race after a recent category upgrade.
I'm split between having no expectations for myself, other than to learn, and really wanting to be on the podium and will face inevitable disappointment when I don't.
Thumbs up! Lyons crit?
It will be a jump, but you're young, and the jump from 4 to 3 won't be too bad. Seriously, hit Cat 3 over 50? You get to race with Tour veterans and Olympians, with stripes of all versions on half the jerseys you see. Embrace the upgrade.