Mountain biking is defined by pivotal moments that unite individuals while also fostering personal growth. Common experiences, referred to as rites of passage, include significant challenges such as crashes and the learning journey of overcoming fear. Riders often face the inevitability of crashes, which may instill fear but also teach valuable lessons about resilience and trust in one's abilities. This cycle of challenge and growth enhances the bikers' relationship with the sport and the community around it.
A big crash can plant the seed of fear that will often last weeks, months, and sometimes years, but eventually, the fear sheds, and you learn from the mistake.
These are 7 rites of passage that every mountain biker will, or has experienced over the years, some of them repeating, and some teach a lesson that you need only learn once.
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