Fall prevention should always be your first and primary goal when on a mountain bike. Knowing the fundamental skills to move safely and effectively on a trail is essential to preventing accident and injury. However, in those moments when falling is inevitable, protect yourself by adopting a "yes," or accepting, mindset instead of a "no," or resistant, mindset.
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