Citation

Zhao L, Nolan M, Remington PL. WMJ Wis. Med. J. 2023; 122(2): 121-123.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2023, Wisconsin Medical Society)

DOI

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PMID

37141477

Abstract

BACKGROUND: This study aimed to assess the incidence of and risk factors for mountain bike injuries among users of a local mountain bike trail system.

METHODS: An email survey was sent to 1,800 member households, and 410 (23%) responded. Exact Poisson test was used to calculate rate ratios, and a generalized linear model was used for multivariate analysis.

RESULTS: The injury incidence rate was 3.6 injuries per 1,000 person-hours of riding, with beginners at a significantly higher risk compared to advanced riders (rate ratio = 2.6, 95% CI, 1.4-4.4). However, only 0.4% of beginners required medical attention, compared to 3% of advanced riders.

CONCLUSIONS: More injuries occur among beginning riders, but the injuries are more severe with experienced riders, suggesting higher risk-taking or less attention to safety measures.

Language: en