Hi LLB,

I'm so sorry to hear about your crash. I hope you heal quickly! You have the right idea though about NOT thinking "I'm gonna crash" etc. I am a pretty nervous downhiller and sometimes I actually catch myself visualizing a fall (maybe because I kept replaying my rollerblade crash in my head afterwards -also on a downhill). BUT, the minute I catch myself doing that, I STOP and re-think the downhill and visualize a smooth clean decent and I have to say, my decending is starting to improve.

I would DEFINATELY take the ride leader up on his offer; its very cool to have that offered! I would LOVE to take a bike handling course and will be looking out for one when summer starts!

You are doing so great, don't get discouraged and keep on learning!

Tracy