Comments on: Five Things About Mountain Biking I Learned the Hard Way

By: Robb Sutton (198)

Robb Sutton (198) — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 17:25:42 +0000

Stretching is the one that I always forget to do…and always have. Thanks for reminding me that I need to do that before, during and after each ride. My muscles and joints will last a lot longer if I do.

By: chaz

chaz — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 15:44:26 +0000

And on the other end, as we get older, we have to admit our reaction time is slower and we don’t heal as quickly. I fractured my neck on a “advanced feature” that I now know I should stay off and that I should not take too much risk at this point in my biking career.

By: Don Martens

Don Martens — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 14:09:39 +0000

point #1 really hit home with me…I’m always worried about looking like a rookie…discretion is the better part of valor! Always need to remember this….as it is said…”Pride always goes before a fall”

By: Elika Maserrat

Elika Maserrat — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 13:51:39 +0000

Great article for a beginner mountain biker like myself! I particularly liked the section referencing that its best to stay within your own skill level.