Mountain Biking

If I had to start over again and debate if DH is the right sport for me to get into, I'd go through the following checklist.

If you're a beginner to downhill mountain biking, it can be a bit intimidating to know where to start. Everything is new and you don't know what to look out for. But don't worry, with the right equipment and some practice, you'll be shredding down the trails in no time. Here are some tips to help you get started.

Let's be honest here, downhill mountain biking seems absurd if you look at it from a distance: Highly specialized bikes (that can only go downhill), expensive gear, uphill shuttle services and long man-made tracks. Why even do it?

Just learned of a new sport you never heard of, or looking to try something new? This is your quick and easy introduction to mountain bike downhill.

Spoiler alert: Downhill mountain biking is quite a dangerous sport. And even small mistakes can result in crashes or even injuries. Especially if you don't know what you're doing or you can't judge risks quite yet.