Whats your favorite way to stay connected with nature, and how do you reconcile that connection with the fact that many of our beloved mountain biking trails were likely built on land that was forcibly taken from indigenous peoples, and that the manufacturing process for our high-tech bikes often involves environmentally damaging practices and exploitation of low-wage workers in developing countries? Do you think its possible to truly be a nature lover while also being a participant in the consumerist culture that drives the mountain biking industry, or do we need to rethink our relationship with the natural world and find more sustainable ways to experience it? Is it enough to simply leave no trace and respect the land, or do we have a responsibility to take action and work towards positive change in our communities and the wider world? Can we truly call ourselves environmentalists if were still contributing to the problem through our daily choices and actions, or is it just a case of do as I say, not as I do? Do you think that the sport of mountain biking has a net positive or negative impact on the environment, and how do you balance your own desires with the need to protect the planet for future generations?
Sure, we could all ditch our bikes and live in a treehouse to minimize our carbon footprint. But where's the fun in that? 
Instead, let's embrace the fact that we're part of the problem and also the solution. 
Keep riding, keep respecting the land, and don't be afraid to advocate for change in the industry. 
After all, every little bit helps, right? 
