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Mountain Bike Skills You Need Before You Attempt Mountain Biking

Anyone who knows how to ride a bicycle Try a low gear-Easier to pedal,
can enjoy mountain biking. There are some particularly useful while on hills
dangers to mountain biking, when it is Try shifting prior to reaching the
compared to the standard bike ride. It is hill-This is important because it is easy
for this reason that mastering the to overcome a shift before the hill than
following beginner mountain bike skills it is while on the hill.
is a necessity prior to taking off for Practice coasting with the following:
your mountain bike excursion. Practice this while standing on the
These skills can all be practiced by pedals, not sitting on the bike seat
heading to any school, local park, around Do not lock your knees
your house, or on a bike path. The key to Keep arms slightly bent
the right location is if it has a steep Attempt coasting while shifting the body
hill for you to practice on. towards the rear of the mountain bike
The pedals are an important part of a Practice pedaling while standing with the
mountain bike. You can practice getting a following:
feel for the pedals by doing the This is important in mountain biking
following: Try pedaling standing up in two different
Sit on your bike ways, once you have become comfortable
Place one foot on the ground with standing on the pedals.
Release and Replace your foot while First, pedal while standing in a high
pedaling around gear on flatter grounds.
Note: If you have clipless foot pedals or Then, pedal while standing in a low gear
toe clips, you will want to practice this on hills.
quite a bit. Practice dropping down a curb with the
Sit and Spin for position with the following:
following: Locate a curb in the area; it should be
Adjust the seat height so that the leg is easily accessible in regards to the upper
a minimum of 70% extended at the bottom portion
of each pedal cycle Using a moderate speed, practice coasting
Bend arms slightly and standing off the curb to the lower
Keep the body as relaxed as possible; a level from the upper level.
position should never occur that requires Continue this at different speeds until
you to lock your elbows or knees. you are comfortable with it and it is
Sit on the Mountain bike and pedal like second nature
Practice shifting gears with the The above practicing techniques are
following: important because they will give you the
Make sure you know the differences in feel of the mountain bike trail, without
gears on your bike having to be on one while you are
Try a high gear-It is hard to pedal, but training.
rides at a faster speed




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