The 5 Most Common MTB Injuries, According to Riders Who Learned the Hard Way

Riding a mountain bike comes with risks, and injuries are common among most riders, from minor cuts and scrapes to broken bones and more severe head trauma. But what are the common injuries from mountain biking, and what is the recovery like for the most common MTB injuries? Well, I’ve had most of them over the years. From the minor scrapes and bumps to the more severe head trauma, fractured bones, and ligament damage. Here is a short list of the types of mountain bike injuries, what to do after a mountain bike crash...