The danger of speed zero

I would almost say that, on a mountain-bike, the faster you travel, the safer you are. All my worst falls happened at almost zero speed. I either lost my balance, the handlebar wouldn't turn my wheel or the obstacle in front of my wheel – or my tire against the obstacle - was unmoved by the momentum and sent me flying.

Recently I wrote about the handlebar unwillingness to turn. At speed zero, it won't do much or if it does something, it won't be good. So, without dwelling on technicalities, zero speed on mountain-bike is a recipe for disaster.

Now, keep moving!