Right now is the perfect time to make a commitment to mountain biking for the season. In most of the U.S. you have just enough time to get yourself ready before the season starts. No better time than now to get your bike and your body running smoothly.

I have found over the years that I will have a much better season if a make a commitment from the beginning to get out and ride. I make a commitment to not let other things get in my way of riding. I set a goal to get a minimum number of rides in every week, and not that I don't already spend plenty of time on the road, but I also set up some destinations and events for road trips.

All I'm saying is give it a try this year and by October, you'll probably find yourself looking back at your best mountain bike season ever.