New to Mtn. Biking

[Waverly]

Thanks for all the responses. I think I fall for a host of reason....going to fast, too slow, and last night because I hit a huge stick I hadn't seen. I flipped right over the handle bars...ouch! I got up and kept riding though...that's half the fun. I have been riding with people some and by myself some. I like to fall in private if possible! I think I just need to learn the way to hit the "technical" parts. I think I am going to slow sometimes and sometimes I feel like my tires aren't gripping. I asked a couple of guys last night their opinion on how to hit this one particular downhill I have been to scared of so far, and they said speed was necessary to make my ride smoother? I am sore today I may head out again his weekend though......

Jessica