Even the nicest trails have dog shit on them

You’ve just linked together a bank of berms smoother than Barry White singing Santana and skidded to a stop at the fireroad.
“Best trail ever!” you say.
“What’s that smell?” says your buddy.

Yep, the brown bane of mountain bikers has struck you again and you’re going to have to find a stick to peel it off before you start gagging. Even the most perfect trails can be spoiled by the inconsiderate behaviour of others. We’re sure there’s a metaphor for life in this somewhere…

Love ain’t cheap

The unfortunate truth is that no matter how much love we put into our bikes they always seem to find a way to cost us more money. Whether that’s new components, repairs or even just fuel to get us to the trails, we’re constantly forking out to stay shredding. It’s always worth it after a ride though, I mean, we definitely won’t regret buying these titanium bolts, right? Right!?

It’s very easy to get caught up in the world of Strava, spandex and being “enduro specific“, but that’s never been the Dirt way and it never will be. Mountain biking started as a bunch of riders messing about on two wheels and that’s the way it should stay (although we’re glad the mullets have gone).

Trees are very sturdy

Try not to hit them.

See also: rocks, the ground and cows.

What goes around, comes around

As mountain bikers we’re all one big community and we should all look out for each other. Next time you see someone with a mechanical pull over and and offer them a hand. You can guarantee if you were in their position you would want the same in return.

There’s nothing as awesome as mountain biking

Definitely the most important lesson of all.