Thanks for the suggestions. Previous to going to Mammoth to ride, I got k-oed by our dog when I walked him. He took off running when he heard his name and I did not let go of the leash. I fell face first on the pavement and looked like my husband beat me. Fortunately, no concussions or serious injuries- two injured front teeth, though. Falling increased my fear.

I was determined to face my fear. We went to Mammoth and mountainbiked four days: single track mountain trails, gravel fire roads, and finely pumiced trails. I fell on my left knee and got some scrapes. I walked my bike a lot.

Still wanting to challenge my fear, when I came home, I took a mountain trail with rutted downhills with loose and smooth rocks, and uphills with loose rocks. I walked my bike a lot and felt embarrassed. I am going to take time to recover and get dental work done now.