1st actual mtb ride

[Tabby]

Thx ladies. Yes, some sort of clinic would help me I'm sure. I was a bit scared of being injured out alone, but I did like not being rushed. I had a couple sets of guys come up behind me on the trail, and I just pulled off best I could and told them to pass. I thought maybe it was my roadie car sense that said "get over and let those fast moving things go on!".

Miranda,

At the clinic I went to, it was suggested that we attach a whistle to the shoulder strap of our camelback. That way if you are out alone, fall, and can't even reach around for a cell phone or get cell signal, blowing the whistle will signal someone sooner or later. I thought it a great idea!

I'm a new rider this year and not very fast rider and tend to be a bit 'brakey' so I've learned as proper trail etiquette to pull over to the right as soon as I can safely on the trail for riders who want to pass.

PJ