I'm a rock weenie!

I'm bad about getting off the bike and lifting it over the fallen trees. I have taken your all's advice and psyched myself into the "momentum is my friend" mantra.

Are there any DVD's about mtbing that are helpful?

SD,

I don't know about DVDs, but the book, Mastering Mountain Biking Skills, received very favorable reviews on Amazon.

http://urlite.com/4827/ (This is not an Amazon link, though.)

I recently ordered it because I thought it would be helpful for figuring out what to do with dual suspension. Seems it's a whole different world from my 12-year-old hardtail with an elastomer fork with a wee bit of travel. :p I'd be happy to post a quick review after it arrives.

Of course, you could always go to camp! www.dirtseries.com There are some pics on the DirtSeries site of women biking down stairs, going over seesaws, etc. :eek:

Alex

Wow, that looks like FUN! I'll check and see if there's a camp like dirt series nearby. :)

Don't worry about it so much. Just ride. If you want to walk a section, walk it. The more you ride, the better and more confident you will become. You should be riding trails because you are having fun.

sarah

I was wondering about something. How do I get over a log--like one that is 12" in diameter or so? All I can think about is bending my chainwheel if I try to hop it, roll over it, or the like. I so need to go to mtb boot camp.