The mountain biking community has maintained a love, hate relationship with downhill riding. Seen as too recreational by serious cross-country riders, it actually requires a level of attention and skill that can sometimes be hard to appreciate.Â
Fear grips you as you hurtle down a mountain side; throwing yourself into corners, that, if misjudged, could see you fall down a cliff edge, helps create a sport like no other. As well as tackling jumps and technical challenges, riders need to be drawing on their  best skills, and will have their concentration and stamina tested to … Details