What I Learned Mountain Biking This Season

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As for going downhill, how do you get over the fear? That's my biggest issue. I'm going to get some protection for my legs and arms to help my confidence but I get so frightened on steep downhills instead of just letting go and letting my bike do the work. How do you do it?

I went down one by accident, kind of a blind turn and didn't realize it was there. It was one labeled as a "most difficult" feature and I survived. Probably not the safest way to learn but I am much more confident. Butt back, level pedals, don't over think it. And I am not one to be giving advice seeing as how I am mainly a weenie but I am relatively confident on the beginner to intermediate descents.

I have heard from many shin and elbow guards really help their confidence.