| Mountain biking is a great way to explore the | | | | are a must for a great mountain biker. It |
| outdoors, stay in shape, or just have fun. | | | | will also take ambition and practice to |
| Racing down the side of a mountain is a lot | | | | succeed as well as conquer the course. Like |
| of fun indeed, although it can also be quite | | | | all other sports, it takes time and practice. |
| dangerous. Even though it's dangerous, if you | | | | Those just beginning will have to get past |
| ride with caution, it can be enjoyed by the | | | | the bumps and bruises from falling off the |
| entire family. | | | | bike. |
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| Styles of mountain biking Mountain biking can | | | | Selecting your mountain bike The bike you |
| best be characterized into three different | | | | select is more of a personal choice, and a |
| styles - downhill, free riding, and cross | | | | big determining factor on the type of riding |
| country. Even though the different styles are | | | | you will be doing. Bikes come in all styles, |
| similar in some ways, they still require | | | | shapes, and prices, which will make selecting |
| different skills. The style that you pick | | | | one for yourself very difficult indeed. |
| will determine the type of bike you get. | | | | |
| | | | You should use the internet to help you shop |
| Locations for mountain biking The sport can | | | | for a bike, even do some price comparisons |
| best be thought of as biking on an unpaved | | | | online as well before you make a purchase. |
| surface. Many areas throughout North America | | | | Before you buy a bike, always ask to try it |
| have specific locations designed for mountain | | | | out first. A great mountain biker will become |
| biking. Before you decide to go down a trail, | | | | one with his or her own bike. When buying, |
| you should always check with your local park | | | | make sure you check for comfort, how it fits, |
| to get the routes, regulations, and any rules | | | | even how it is geared. |
| that they may have. | | | | |
| | | | Staying safe when riding Mountain bike riding |
| You can also find groups that have mountain | | | | on unpaved roads can be very dangerous, as |
| bike rides and competitions. You can look on | | | | mentioned earlier. Anytime you are riding, |
| the internet or even in a local paper and see | | | | you should wear a helmet, along with knee and |
| exactly what's available in your area. You | | | | elbow pads. If you are following a group or |
| may be able to find groups for the more | | | | riding in the woods you should strongly |
| advanced riders as well as beginners. | | | | consider a pair of goggles as well. Safety |
| | | | should be your top priority and never taken |
| Becoming a great biker Endurance and stamina | | | | lightly anytime you are mountain biking. |