oooo another one comes to the dirt..ooooo

There are heaps of links on the mtb section
http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showthread.php?t=38813

http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showthread.php?t=37997

Does your area have a mtn bike club? Perhaps they have skills days???

Core strength, balance and hydration are some important things for you to remember.