How about some general riding tips?

OK...I'm no expert but these work for me.

I've been really fortunate to have some great riding pals who are awesome mentors and teachers.

I'm not an expert or a racer, I just like to learn how to get better, because the better I get the more fun I have.

These are some core concepts that have really helped me:

• Look where you want to go, not at the tree/rock/edge of the trail. Looking at that thing you do not want to hit is called "target fixation". Trust me, you do not want to fixate yourself on any of those targets, and if you look at them, you will.Look ahead, down the trail.
• Where you look, your wheels will follow. Your brain will register the things on the trail in a photographic fashion; no need to think about them.
• Ride light: do not have a death grip on your handlebars. You should be able to wiggle your fingers. Your arms and shoulders should be relaxed.
• Do not lock your elbows or hunch your shoulders. If you can't ride without locking your arms or tension in your shoulders, have the fit of your bike, specifically the stem length checked professionally.
• Momentum is your friend. Momentum can get you over small obstacles, up and over rises, and around corners better than going slow and braking for everything. Too little momentum will stop you when you could just roll or hop over something.