Confidence after a fall

I am really sorry you have had an accident. Feeling afraid after something like that is completely normal, as your brain is trying to protect you. Here are a few tips for handling the fear.

Give yourself time. It is fine for it to take a while to rebuild your confidence.

Face the fear in stages. Do not expect the fear to disappear before you start riding again. Take small steps, accept that the fear is there, and work your way up gradually.

Lean on others. Tell your instructor and the people around you about your fear so they can help you step by step.

Build a hierarchy. List what frightens you most, from hardest to easiest. Start with the least frightening and work upwards.

Celebrate your progress. Every step you take to overcome the fear is a brave step forward, so celebrate it.

If you feel stuck, do not hesitate to get help from an expert in riding fear. We are here for you along the way. You can do this!