Eccles' First Maxim of Mountain Biking

Eccles’ First Maxim of Mountain Biking:

You can’t ride mostly around a tree.

Proof:

(Minor damage to me and the bike. Silly tree just jumped right out in front of me. The actual incident occurred in May of 2006, and the maxim was documented shortly thereafter. Rigorous research was conducted over next two years. First publication of the maxim was in July, 2008.)