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.
There are a lot of ways to improve mountain bike safety. Some will argue, including myself, that wearing a helmet is the single most important step you can take. However, the second most important step in mountain bike safety should never be overlooked; you should always ride in control.
The general mountain biking rules of the trail for mountain bikers that every one should follow straight from the people who created them. Important mountain biking rules everyone should live by.
Stretching for cycling is a great way to prevent injury and increase mobility. Learn how to stretch before, during, and after a ride. A great guide from About's bicycling guide.
Where to put sunscreen before a bike ride. Common sunburn locations for bike riders. Mountain biking in the sun with sunscreen.
A guide to making the best of your post injury recovery. Exercises and strategies to get your body back to prime condition after injury.
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.
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.
A look at mountain biking injuries and how to help prevent them from a physicians perspective at a sports medicine resource site.
