There’s hardly anything more humbling than trying something new for the first time as an adult. The mental hurdles alone can deter you from taking the first step. Despite the fact that mountain biker, @jessthemaker, has been riding for 10 years, this past February, she signed up for her first MTB race. “A lot of my fear was deeply rooted in the insecurities I felt about myself. I lacked the confidence and courage to step out of my comfort zone. I was fearful of racing because I cared way too much about the outcome. I was concerned that if I didn’t do well that it was a reflection of how good of a mountain biker I was.” Read more about Jess and how she’s overcome fear throughout her journey as a mountain biker using the link in our bio. 📷: @kaicaddy