Global Sports: How To Start Mountain Biking

Thursday, March 31, 2011

How To Start Mountain Biking

By Jenna Johnson


If you are into a sport that allows you to improve your concentration, balance, and fitness while at the same time lead you into an adventure, think of mountain biking. Traveling through rough terrain, mud, and all kinds of paths is always exciting.

Mountain biking requires a high level of physical fitness. While a newbie might think that mountain biking is not strenuous due to the presence of a bike, biking up numerous hills and slopes is no walk in the park and can drain even the most experienced mountain biker.

Newbie mountain bikers soon figure out that a mountain bike is not all they need to improve their game. It's good to conduct some research on the essential tools one needs in order to start mountain biking.

Once they decide that they are truly interested in the sport, they can search for nearby trails to start with. Then they need to know the additional gear to bring during a run.

Three types of gear ranging from the level of importance are discussed here. First, the essential things you need when you go mountain biking are your helmet and water. Next, to make it more comfortable you should wear cycling pants that have padding and suspenders. Sunglasses are always welcome as they protect your eyes from the sun. Finally, there are the tools that you can add to your gear if you feel you need them and can afford them - ex. night lights and bike computer.

There are also some moves which can help a biker weave through obstacles in his or her path. Mastering jumps and bunny hops are some of the ways to upgrade one's mountain biking skills.

To prepare for a day on the trail, a person should consume the necessary energy needed to endure the session.

Biker's should eat enough energy giving foods but not too much that they have difficulty peddling their way through the trail.




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