Mountain Biking Safety Tips
May 16, 2009 by Nan
Filed under Fun Stuff, Mountain Biking
As with any sport, safety is a main concern when you go mountain biking. One of the most important safety tips is to wear a helmet.
The second most important step is to always ride in control of your mountain bike. By riding in control you will not only prevent crashes, but you will also keep others on the trail safe. When you ride out of control, you lose the ability to adjust to the terrain as you ride over it. This can — and usually does — result in serious injury to yourself and others.
Follow these helpful guidelines and you’ll remain safe when riding your mountain bike.
- Gear
As already mentioned, alway wear a helmet, as well as other necessary safety gear for the conditions that you plan to ride in.
- Never ride beyond your control
There is never any shame in walking the areas of the trail that you don’t feel comfortable riding — and you should never let anyone else tell you that there is.
- Keep your speed under control
Always make sure you keep your speed at a level where you can quickly adjust to any obstacles or change in the trail.
- Know your trail
Never push the limits on trails that you aren’t familiar with. Take trails you aren’t familiar with at slow speeds until you learn them better.
- Slow down around blind corners
If you can’t see past a corner, always slow down. You never know who or what might be on the trail on the other side.
- Start small, then go big
Work your way up to stunts or obstacles. Practice in less difficult or dangerous situations before you move up to something more dangerous.
- Play it smart
If you start to question what you’re doing, you probably shouldn’t be doing it. Go with your instincts.
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