If you have gone bored with casual biking and have decided to enter a race for the first time, then you have some preparations to do. Below are the ways to get ready for your very first mountain biking race: Pre-race Preparation Upcoming races should be known as early as Read more…
If you are setting out for a mountain biking trip, there are essential things you need to bring. I suggest you consider carrying the following items: Bike Obviously you need to have a bike. But I don’t mean an ordinary bike. You see, not all mountain bikes are the same. Read more…
If you are trouble with what gift to give for a friend, a relative or a love one, the best source of idea is his or her hobby. If he or she loves mountain biking, here are some gift ideas to take note of: Air-pump While it is nice to Read more…
Whether you are completely a nutter or simply want to feel the extra adrenaline rush that your 10 cups of coffee a day cannot give, hopping on the bike and become the modern-day night rider will certainly do the trick. So call your friend, wait until dark and put on Read more…
Mountain biking is more commonly done during summer. But if you feel like riding during the cold season where everyone is hibernating in their homes, you are free to do so. But just like any other winter activities, certain preparation is necessary to ensure the safety of every member of Read more…
To the uninitiated, mountain bikes appear the same. High riding position, horizontal handle bars, wider tires, sturdier frames. There are however several variables to a mountain bike. While they may look basically the same, the components and the general build will determine the terrain that it will be best suited Read more…
If you are doing a lot of mountain bike riding, there is a great chance that sooner you will find that your current mountain bike that was fitted with the basics will no longer be enough. Being too familiarized with your present bike and the terrain that you ride it Read more…
Mountain biking in cold weather brings a whole new challenge and lots of fun. But just like any other outdoor activities, extra safety precautions are important: Clothing Weather can be very unpredictable on high altitude especially during cold season. Be sure that you wear the right types of clothes. Wear Read more…
The frame of the mountain bike is without question the most important factor to determine whether the bike could make the grade or not. Like most goods that are for sale, the better the quality is, the more expensive the goods become and so the materials used in mountain bikes Read more…
When buying a mountain bike, decide first the riding style that you really want to do most. Buying a mountain bike after only looking at the first few ones you inspected is very tempting. This often happens because mountain bikes, at a glance look basically the same. It is usually Read more…
Mountain bikes are specialized machines designed to meet specific needs. Early mountain bikes are built with a rigid frame and fork. As the hobby caught, so have the need to augment the design to fit more to the terrain it is already being used. In the early 1900’s the mountain Read more…
The basic skill needed to ride a road bike maybe the same with mountain bike. The main difference however is the terrain. While it is easier to manage on smooth paved road, off-road is entirely a different story. Mountain biking requires better skill and more conscious riding. Here are some Read more…