1.knowing the course
2. Previous results
3.Know your competition
4.Have a plan
5.Know how to adjust it, depending, rider,body weather conditions
6.proper warm up
7. Pre-race prep
8.arriving on time
9.Staying out of the sun or cold
10.not over analyzing it
11.believe
12.be confident
13.not cocky
14.learn from past mistakes
15.live it ...but dont live it..

make a difference..go forward..move ahead...
its not too late