The part about people getting hurt on features they felt comfortable on really hits home with me. 6 months ago I ate shit on a tiny jump on a little jump line on a local trail that I’ve never given two thoughts about. I went OTB, broke my hip, and separated my shoulder. Not being able to walk and barely using my right arm for six weeks is trivial compared to a spinal injury. But it leaves me thinking about how much worse it could have been. Every time I go ride now, I think about what a debilitating injury not only means to me but what it means to my whole family. I’m back riding but still trying to sort out what kind of mountain biker I am now….anyways take care everyone and make sure you’re focused when you’re on your bike.
Nov. 29, 2024, 3:56 p.m. - Hank D
The part about people getting hurt on features they felt comfortable on really hits home with me. 6 months ago I ate shit on a tiny jump on a little jump line on a local trail that I’ve never given two thoughts about. I went OTB, broke my hip, and separated my shoulder. Not being able to walk and barely using my right arm for six weeks is trivial compared to a spinal injury. But it leaves me thinking about how much worse it could have been. Every time I go ride now, I think about what a debilitating injury not only means to me but what it means to my whole family. I’m back riding but still trying to sort out what kind of mountain biker I am now….anyways take care everyone and make sure you’re focused when you’re on your bike.