Plus location tips for Orange County, California Why I Love Biking
2. You compete with yourself. Out on the trails, it’s you versus the terrain, not you versus an opposing team. Each time you can challenge yourself to try something you shied away from on the previous run. 3. Mental challenges. Mountain biking is much more than physical. Risk management and executive brain function are fully engaged on the trails. 4. Therapeutic. I always say nature is my free therapy. The challenges of mountain biking actually help me relax. Since I have to concentrate so much on which line to take to avoid soft sand, divots, or large rocks, I don’t have time to worry or think about anything else (even my kids). I just pray at the start of our ride that we stay safe, and my husband has equipped them with tons of safety gear. So somehow, this is one of the few settings that allows me to zone out. I consider it a type of meditation. 5. It’s not organized. My kids can stop at any time to climb a tree, investigate a bug, or throw stones in a creek. We stop for picnics, we enjoy the views, and head back when we get tired. 6. It’s in nature. My husband and I actually were into road cycling before we had kids. At the time we lived by the beach so it was very scenic riding from Redondo Beach to Santa Monica and back. The hills in Palos Verdes were a great physical challenge and offered some panoramic ocean views as well. I never imagined myself on a mountain bike. But I am so glad my husband insisted that I give mountain biking a try. It allows us to feel fully immersed in nature. 7. It’s fun. Being one with your bike and catching speed on your descent is such a pure, simple joy. I am hoping that showing my kids how and where to seek out natural sports-based highs will keep them away from seeking out other highs as they become teenagers (on a prayer). How We Started:
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Where do you like mountain biking with young kids? Any tips? Any questions?
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5/22/2023 09:50:05 pm
We know how to make things unique. Beautiful. Memorable. Instagram-worthy. Something to talk about. Our focus is on natural play. Contact with the wood, water, sand. Touch. Feel. Explore. Dare. Experiment.
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