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risks. Wear appropriate safety gear, including an approved full face helmet,
full finger gloves, and body armor. Have your bicycle and equipment careful-
ly inspected by a qualified mechanic and be sure it is in perfect condition.
Consult with expert riders and race officials on conditions and equipment
advisable at the site where you plan to ride. Ultimately, it is your responsi-
bility to have proper equipment and to be familiar with course conditions.
WARNING: Downhill mountain biking can lead to serious accidents. Wear
appropriate safety gear and be sure your bike is properly maintained.
Follow all instructions above. Even with state-of-the-art protective safe-
ty gear, you could be seriously injured or killed when doing downhill
mountain biking.
If your bike has suspension, the increased speed you may develop also
increases your risk. When braking, the front of a suspended bike dips.
You could lose control and fall if your skill is not up to handling this sys-
tem. Get to know how to handle your suspension system safely before
trying any downhill or very fast mountain biking.
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