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Mountain Biking: How to Get Started and Keep Improving
Mountain biking involves riding a fat-tired bike on dirt roads, singletrack, and over rocks and roots. The bikes are heavy-duty and commonly include both front and rear suspension (and sometimes 29″ wheels) to help you navigate difficult terrain with speed and comfort. You’ll get wet and muddy and have tons of fun!
Scroll down this page where I’ll cover all the skills you need to enjoy the sport and even some advice if you want to take part in MTB racing!
Here’s the basic skills and riding advice you need to get started in order to stay safe and enjoy yourself. Please practice this before heading out to the tough trails!
The "attack position." This is the most important concept in mountain biking. It forms the basis of all the complex maneuvers and techniques that you'll
Mountain bikes are typically equipped with either a grip shift or trigger shifters. The trigger shifters look more intimidating, but they are fun and easy
Moving from a one speed bicycle to one with multiple gears is a big step. Not only do you have to learn how to shift
Mountain Biking Tips and Advice:
Here’s some practical advice for all mountain bikers that will make your rides more fun.
These articles cover miscellaneous topics that are still very useful. So much can happen when you’re out mountain biking, so there is a lot to learn if you want to be prepared.
(This article was originally published on BloomBikeShop.com, but I'm republishing it here because the advice is still useful!) It's inevitable. At some point in the
If you get a new mountain bike for around one thousand dollars, it will be a good bike, but you will probably want to upgrade
Mountain Bike Racing:
Want to test your skills and fitness in cross country racing? Or even ultra-endurance events, stage races, and Super D? These tips and advice for racing your mountain bike will help you take the lead.
So much attention is paid to proper training strategies and racing tactics, while pre-race warm ups are often taken for granted. It's like good nutrition
The "attack position." This is the most important concept in mountain biking. It forms the basis of all the complex maneuvers and techniques that you'll
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