The "International Journal of Sports Medicine" published a study that examined the frequency and type of injuries sustained by participants in Enduro World Series races over a two-year period. The researchers had no shortage of cases.

Every mountain biker can think of a number of reasons why their sport is a source of happiness. But there is also a scientific explanation for this. Fittingly, the psychological model is around the same age as the mountain bike, and its title is currently very much in vogue: flow.

What does science know about the effects of mountain biking on nature? A large overview study has compiled the current state of research. The answer: biking leaves its mark on nature, but in research  more is open than clear.