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