The Deadliest Sports on Earth: Ranked

Broken Bikes, Bones and Catching a Ride Home

Fortunately, there have only been a few deaths in the mountain biking community. However, that community is extremely small and it is assumed that 1 in 10 of all riders will suffer a serious injury at some point in their career. Please wear a helmet. 

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