My advice for the day: January 13th, 2005.
01-13-05, 12:24 AM
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My advice for the day: January 13th, 2005.
When out on the trail and you are going through a section that you feel is overwhelming you, just stay on and remain calm. Bailing in a situation like this usually leads to injury. Chances are if you don't tense up and panic, you will make it through the section.
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01-13-05, 12:39 AM
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I've noticed the same thing... keep your head up and stay relaxed and allow your body to soak up the bumps and such and you tend to stay in control better. Tensing up causes you to "fight" the bike and you end up on your face 
01-13-05, 08:14 AM
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I know this to be true...I shoulda trudged through this one section and I didn't and I ended up laying on the ground
01-13-05, 10:54 AM
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My advice!
Check the calendar. Today is only the 13th. Unless you're talking about riding on Saturday.
Check the calendar. Today is only the 13th. Unless you're talking about riding on Saturday.
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01-13-05, 12:30 PM
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I'll be stuck in a "student leadership conference" all day on the 15th, so no ride for me. I'll see if I can find a way to apply your advice there. 
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01-13-05, 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Maelstrom
He tells the future 
and the truth.
and the truth.You are correct Young Jedi Knight!
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"Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, "WOW, What a Ride!" - unknown
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