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Mountain Biking Safety & Injury

The inherent dangers of mountain biking can be greatly reduced with proper riding techniques and safety equipment. When injury does occur, proper treatment and recovery time will get you back where you belong. With these resources, let us help keep you on the trail.

Most Common Mountain Biking Maladies
Identify and prevent causes of cycling pain and injuries.

How to Avoid Mountain Biking Injuries
Experts reveal how to avoid mountain biking injuries.

How to Stay Cool on Your Bike This Summer
How to Stay Cool on Your Bike This Summer

Five Tips to Avoid Tick Bites
Five Tips to Avoid Tick Bites

Items You Need On A Mountain Bike Ride
What do you bring with you on the mountain bike trail?

Pilates for Cyclists
What is Pilates? And how can it help make me stronger on the bike?

Biking in Bear Territory
What you need to know about bear safety.

Sports Medicine from About.com
Find sports medicine resources to help you heal up and get back out on the trail. Let About.com's Sports Medicine guide help keep you healthy.

Mountain Biking Safety: First Aid for the Trail
A good look at how to handle the most common mountain biking injuries you hopefully never come across on the trail. A quick guide to mountain bike first aid.

Have You Encountered a Bear on the Trail?
Readers share their bear encounters while mountain biking. See submissions

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