Bike / Life Tips

How Mountain Biking is like life

I am continually finding metaphors between mountain biking and life. I believe each challenge you face on a bike can be related to life and ultimately overcome through practice and the understanding of what the bike and the trail need from you, and what you need from them. It’s a partnership.

1. When the path gets rough lighten up, look ahead, and let go
2. Some obstacles you should go around; for others, learn how to power through
   
3. Seek first to understand your crashes, your scars will remind you there's a better way
   
4. Keep the momentum moving forward, especially when the trail gets tough
   
5. Your bike is light, don’t make it heavy
   
6. Look ahead and pick your line with care and confidence
   
7. Persevere; get up when you fall down
8. If you want to get over obstacles, think only thoughts that serve you, not sabotage you
9. Keep your chin up. If you look down you won't be able to react accordingly
10. Everything is better when you just let go
11. A quiet mind knows what's best
12. Courage is important. Like a muscle, it is strengthened by use