Mountain Biking

How to Mountain Bike Safely

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In mountain biking, as with any sport, if you know the rules and respect your personal limitations, you can greatly reduce the risks... more »

How to Pedal Faster on a Mountain Bike

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Hitting the hills can be a grueling experience. One way to make your rides more manageable is to pedal faster on a mountain bike. Follow these tips to make sure your next mountain bike ride is your best one yet ... made better the faster you pedal... more »

How to Pedal Pump on Mountain Bikes

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Mountain biking is all about controlling your momentum. You need to have total control over your body and your bike. Pedal pumping, or just pumping, is a way that you can utilize your momentum to keep your mountain bike moving forward without ... more »

How to Perform Combination Tricks on Mountain Bikes

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Professional mountain bikers can perform a variety of tricks on their mountain bikes, and the recreational cyclist can too. In some cases, it's better to learn to perform combination tricks on mountain bikes because doing so can give you more ... more »

How to Perform Wheelies

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Do wheelies with ease! Whether you are on a mountain bike and need to pull your wheel up over rocks and tree roots or cruising down the street with your friends, knowing how to pop a wheelie is a skill any free spirited bicyclist should be able ... more »

How to Pick Mountain Bike Tires

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Choosing mountain bike tires can be a confusing endeavor. There are hundreds of choices from many manufacturers. Tires can look vastly different from one another or nearly identical, but a slight variation in weight and width can make a huge ... more »

How to Plan a Biking Trip in Rock Canyon, Utah

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Utah's canyons are full of great hiking and biking trails. Rock Canyon, near Provo, is no exception. Rock Canyon is a seven mile trail that is a partial dirt and gravel trail. The trail is a long climb that takes one to two hours to bike ... more »

How to Plan a Cross Country Bicycle Trip

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Planning a cross country bike trip will consist of a variety of choices that you'll need to make prior to setting out. That can seem like a daunting task to some, but with a little bit of planning and the answer to some simple questions, you can ... more »

How to Position a Bike for Trail Riding

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Going trail riding on a bike is great exercise, and a lot of fun. The position of the bike is important since you are going over rough terrain and up and down hills--sometimes steep ones. These steps can be helpful... more »

How to Practice Good Trail Etiquette When Mountain Biking

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As mountain biking has grown in popularity, many trails have been closed to cyclists. Follow the steps below, join the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA), and help turn this trend around... more »

How to Propose on a long bike ride

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There is something wonderfully romantic and nostalgic about a long bike ride. If you and your girlfriend are bike enthusiasts, a long bike ride could be the perfect time to propose... more »

How to Putl a Lock Ring on a Mountain Bike

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Installing a lock ring on a mountain bike rear cassette is simple as long as you have the right tools. Just follow along..... more »

How to Race a Mountain Bike

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If you enjoy mountain biking, being physically fit and spending time outdoors, then take the next step and challenge yourself. Racing mountain bikes is a great way to put your physical fitness and bike handling skills to the test. It's also a ... more »

How to Remove Handlebars on a Mountain Bike

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Your mountain bike's handlebars are not welded on to your bike. You can remove the handlebars to help you transport the bike easier, store the bike when you will not be using it for long periods of time or to replace the handlebars with newer and ... more »

How to Ride in a Pack When Cycling

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Riding comfortably in a group is an important step in becoming a well-rounded cyclist... more »

How to Select Mountain Bike Pedals

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As you get more experienced mountain biking, you may want to upgrade your pedals. Higher end pedals reduce the weight of your bicycle and allow for proper foot placement on the pedal making the most out of every rotation of the pedals. There are ... more »

How to Shift Gears on an Incline

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If you're huffing and puffing on your mountain bike to get up that incline that feels like a mountain, perhaps you just need a primer on proper shifting techniques. The different speeds available for biking are there to make biking easier, so ... more »

How to Skid on Mountain Bikes

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When racing mountain bikes, or even during regular trail riding, taking corners can slow you down and cause you to lose momentum. You can avoid this by learning how to skid on your bike. You can maintain the same speed and whip around corners ... more »

How to Sleep Outdoors

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Sleeping outdoors, during the warmer weather or during camping season can be a very refreshing activity. Check the tips and warnings section for this article, below... more »

How to start mountain biking

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mountain biking is a great way to get out doors and have a great time while getting into shape. Mountain Biking can be started on a pretty small budget and only a few things are needed... more »

How to Start Mountain Biking

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Mountain biking is a physically demanding sport. It is great for keeping in shape and getting into the great outdoors. Starting this sport may seem difficult at first. Learning basic skills, in small segments, may be the way to approach learning ... more »

How to Stay Hydrated While Mountain Biking

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The key to longevity on a mountain bike ride? Drinking plenty of water... more »

How to Store Your Bike Safely

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Bikes can get damaged while waiting around to be ridden. Try one of the following solutions to the bike storage dilemma... more »

How to Stretch for Mountain Biking

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The more you stretch for mountain biking, the better your body feels the day after an excursion. Other benefits of stretching for mountain biking consist of more flexibility, less stress on the back and more endurance... more »

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