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Even though most of us learned to ride bikes as kids, taking leisurely neighborhood rides didn't always qualify us for downhill mountain biking. The trail is not paved to begin with, and there are several bumps and drops that cyclists need to be ready for. It is also full of rocks and dirt.

Experienced riders get the adrenaline they need to keep going by enduring this difficult terrain, but they are also aware of the dangers, which include broken bones, concussions and internal bleeding. Cyclist error and poor trail conditions are the two leading causes of injury, according to a study by Paracelsus Medical University. Continue reading below.