There are a lot of great things about mountain biking that make the sport so much fun, such as the great places it takes you or the crazy adrenaline rush you get when you’re flying along through the trees on a perfect trail. For me though the thing that makes it the most fun is all the great people that I share the trails with.
@george_morgs on some local trails.
These other people are what makes it so much fun, you get to share these amazing experiences, laughs and stories with them. They can help you fix a puncture, encourage you to hit something you haven’t done before and make even the miserable bits a good laugh.
Think of a time where you have a big crash, that would only be unpleasant if you were on your own but when you are with others it is a good laugh and a story to tell, once you know you’re fine. And if you’re not fine, I guess at least they’re there to get you to the hospital.
@ffionbrutnell on a nice autumn day.
I’m not the best mountain biker but with the right people it is still fun out on the bike. Here are some photos of some of the great people I’ve ridden with recently.
@maya_atkinson29 doing some urban DH in a castle.
One of the best trails I've ever ridden.
A quick stop to fix a puncture/have a sit down.
One of the summer's amazing evenings.
Having fun in the warm sun.
Friends are the best thing about mountain biking. Agree?
Article and photos by Jacob Martin
@mid_nowhere