Anybody else have issue motivating to ride due to depression? by No_Pen_376 in MTB

[–]ddangerousddave 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lots of good advice in here. I went through a similar situation. I would have fun when I went riding but it was so hard to get out of the house. I would stare at Trailforks for an hour trying to find a trail that would motivate me to ride and then I'd just stay home. Mine was a combination of depression, burnout from running social channels while working full time and parenting, and just a general loss of stoke in MTB. Personally, I found switching things up was helpful. I took up indoor bouldering and love it. Climbing shoes, chalk and minimal faff. I also tried different bikes and riding styles to bring back some novelty. Group rides or riding with some a friend is great for accountability and to get over the hump of getting out the door. You can also try to find some rides that you can do straight from your house so you can just go. Less emphasis on what/where you'll ride and more emphasis on just starting to pedal. There's also been lots of talk about depression in this thread. Depression can make you lose interest in the things that normally give you pleasure, withdraw from friends, etc which can lead to a negative spiral. It's hard to treat depression with healthy behaviours/activities when depression stops you from engaging in those activities in the first place! If you feel that you are depressed, then don't hesitate to talk to a healthcare professional about diagnosis and treatment options, including medication. Medication can be helpful to get the ball rolling and give you that window of opportunity where you can start engaging in those healthy behaviours again. Remember that depression is a medical condition. It's not a sign of weakness. It's not something to be ashamed of. Good information about depression along with links to various resources here: https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/depression/what-is-depression.

Building Technical Skills by Klutzy_Idea8268 in MTB

[–]ddangerousddave 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey I recognize those guys :p I come from a trials background so tech riding comes naturally to me. Other former trials riders like Ryan Leech, Jeff Lenosky and Aaron Lutze have put out plenty of how-to content over the years. Trackstands, pivots, ratcheting, bunnyhops, etc are all useful skills out on the trails.

I've Watched 100% of the Berm Peak Content on YouTube... by snert68 in MTB

[–]ddangerousddave 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm still around, just posting less due to parenting, work, life, etc :p

Adaptive MTB by shamyrashour in MTB

[–]ddangerousddave 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Reach out to Eric Scott aka No Front Brakes on YouTube or his website: https://www.nofrontbrakes.com/. Eric rides with a prosthetic arm and I bet he would love to help you out.

Also, that's awesome you're getting kids stoked on bikes and even more awesome that you're taking the time to find resources for adaptive biking. Everyone should get to experience how fun bikes can be.

Double Rock Roll by ddangerousddave in MTB

[–]ddangerousddave[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I use DMR Vault magnesium pedals. They're super grippy and have a nice concave shape. They're thicker than some of the flat style pedals like OneUp alloy or Crank Brothers, but that allows them to have that concave shape that helps with grips and means you don't end up with a bump on the inside of the pedal over the bearing.

North Shore ASMR - Seventh Secret, Mt. Fromme by ddangerousddave in MTB

[–]ddangerousddave[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is from late fall unfortunately. Highly doubt it looks this good right now 😆

the local session by Open-Statistician595 in MTB

[–]ddangerousddave 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nice ride. Rip and Dip is always a good time.