reminds us that, "falling comes easy to all of us, but falling properly is an art." Practicing your tuck and roll and non-traditional dismounts can reduce the trauma you experience when the unavoidable occurs. And after a crash has occurred make sure you address and treat all of potential consequences, physical, equipment, and mental, to ensure that you are able to return to the road or trail stronger and more prepared then before.

Kristen Dieffenback, Ph D., is a Certified coach and Sport Psychologist for

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