When rounding a corner, slow down enough to be able to stop quickly if necessary. Communicate with other trail users. Warn those that you pass if there are other riders behind you. Yield the trail to hikers, horseback riders and other mountain bikers. If you're riding downhill and another rider is making her way uphill, step aside to allow the uphill rider to pass.
Animals often use single-track paths as a convenient way to get around an otherwise thick forest.
Look ahead and focus on openings in the trail, not on the obstacles. Try not to look straight down at your front tire. Remember not to ride into the brush or off the trail to avoid dismounting. Mountain biking is a physically demanding sport that could result in serious injury. We recommend that you seek proper training and equipment before attempting this activity.