Quote Originally Posted by indysteel View Post
I have long put off learning to MTB because I didn't feel I had the personality for it. I'm more of a Nervous Nellie type about some things. With that in mind, I think the ride went pretty well.
Yay for a pre-clinic ride! That will give you some confidence going into the clinic. You'll do great!

As for the nervous nellie thing--that's ME!!!! I've had that near-panic attack on the trail that you mentioned. I put a foot down or walk a lot of obstacles. In fact, the nervousness is a lot of the reason I wanted to bike so badly--to conquer some of my fears.

I credit mountain biking (specifically racing) with unleashing my alter ego. In a race I go from Nervous Nellie to Speed Demon. In fact, when I recall races, I give myself panic attacks thinking about the crazy obstacles I rode over the high speeds I reached on some of the descents! I would never, EVER do those things on a regular trail ride. It's weird.

I hope you can find your inner Superwoman on the trail! Good luck at the clinic!