1.You have to keep pumping if you want to get anywhere.
2. It's best to wear protective head-
gear when going into unfamiliar territory.
3. You can do it with no hands, but it's best not to try it until you have a lot of experience.
4. It's easier to learn with the help of someone who has a lot of experience.
5. You can do it by yourself, but it's usually not as much
fun.
6. It's usually
hard to control your
speed the first few times you try.
7. It's best to have a
soft place to land.
8. You don't need any special clothing, but you can get some if you are really into it.
9. If you're with someone who is having trouble keeping up, it's usually best to slow down and wait for them.
10. Most people think it looks
easy until they try it for the first
time.
11. Once you learn, you never forget how.
12. If you fall off get right back on.
13. If you get a
flat, try pumping it back up.
14. Remember to signal before you change direction.
15. Make sure that you've got a firm grip.
16. Sometimes it's nice to have a cushy seat.
17. Once you're over the
top, you can just coast the rest of the way.
18. That's why some of them are called Mountin' Bikes.
