Mountain Biking
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Mastering Mountain Biking Skills, the Manual
Performing a manual means lifting the front wheel to clear an obstacle. It is a key mountain bike skill to learn and requires good technique rather than strength. more...
Mountain Bike Holidays in Europe
Mountain bike holidays are available across Europe from a variety of specialist cycling companies. Choose a cycling destination according to preferred style of riding. more...
How to Choose a Mountain Bike Holiday
Choosing a mountain bike holiday requires looking at many factors including destination, fitness level, terrain, type of bike hire, time of year and guiding options. more...
What to Pack for Mountain Bike Holidays
Kit lists for mountain bike holidays are often long and contents can cost more than the trip itself. Save money and pack wisely with this guide on what's really needed. more...
Mountain Bike Repair on the Trail
A basic understanding of bicycle mechanics and the carrying of appropriate spare bike parts and tools is key for performing mountain bike trailside repairs. more...
How Mountain Bike Suspension Works
Understanding how mountain bike suspension works allows a rider to match the type of suspension system required to his style of riding. more...
Billy Savage on Mountain Biking Film Klunkerz
An interview with Billy Savage, producer, writer and director of mountain bike history movie Klunkerz focussing on how key players were persuaded to participate. more...
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Improve Mountain Biking Skills
By: Shelley Donohue
Improve mountain biking skills or learn the basics with Wildflower Mountain Biking for Women DVD with Trek pro cyclist Sue Haywood. more...
Off-road Biking at Bradbury Mountain State Park
By: Cheryl Pratt
Bradbury is not any old state park. It has a lengthy network of off-road biking trails to entice all levels of mountain bikers, from newbies to highly experienced riders. more...
2009 Mountain Bike & Trials World Championships
By: Jo Jackson
Over 600 of the world's top mountain bike riders will compete across the disciplines of Cross Country, Downhill, Four Cross, and Observed Trials in September 2009. more...
Bike Maine's Narrow Gauge Pathway
By: Cheryl Pratt
Bike this well-marked, easily navigated multi-use trail in the shadows of two of Maine's highest mountains, Sugarloaf and Bigelow. more...
How to Ride Skinnies on a Mountain Bike
By: Wendy Williams
Riding "Skinnies" is a mountain bike skill that really is "all in your head." Bike type, fitness of rider, suspension don't matter much. Balance and confidence do. more...
Neutral Body Stance in Mountain Biking
By: Wendy Williams
The neutral stance readies the mountain biker to handle technical terrain. This position is the best way to absorb bumps, roll over logs, and make quick turns and stops. more...
By: Chris Weiss
There are many different styles of mountain biking, each with a corresponding type of mountain bike. Purchasing the right mountain bike entails understanding differences more...
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