| If you crave something new and out of the ordinary to | | | | but it is essential to "stick" the landing. This is not for |
| try, if you have a spirit of adventure, why not try | | | | the faint of heart! Other options to explore include |
| mountain biking? This extreme sport began in the | | | | downhill biking, where you use a heavier electric bike to |
| 1970s. People started tinkering with the electric assist | | | | race downhill. This is the most dangerous type of |
| bikes to outfit them as needed to travail the rough | | | | biking. Free riding encompasses whichever biking |
| terrains chosen by mountain bikers, and so the sport | | | | elements you wish to include. One other common use |
| began. People in areas such as Colorado and | | | | for electric assist mountain bikes is for trials. In a trial, |
| California were instrumental in this emerging hobby. If | | | | the point is to do tricks over obstacles. This is often |
| you want to get involved, the first step is finding the | | | | done on select trails for mountain bikers. |
| right mountain bike. | | | | Many places are ideal for mountain bikers to visit. Here |
| One particularly well adapted model is the Santa Cruz | | | | I have listed some of the best and their attributes. In |
| Bullit. Designed for efficient turning and stability, this | | | | Colorado, Lenawee Trail is dubbed, "The Legend." |
| design will fit the needs of any hard core biker. Good | | | | Here sheer drops and plunging valleys cohabit with high |
| brakes and excellent handling round out this mountain | | | | climbs and spectacular vistas. Another favorite is |
| bike. Don't be surprised by the price though, any quality | | | | Squamish, in British Columbia. This collection of 155 |
| model will set you back some serious cash flow. This | | | | marked trails is a "don't miss" for serious bikers. Cliffs, |
| model goes for around $2,500. You have to be ready | | | | hills, fallen trees, and high elevations make it |
| to pay for quality, if you want to bike with the best! | | | | unforgettable. |
| Another option for electric mountain bikers is the 2008 | | | | Ok, so once you have your electric bike and your skills, |
| GT Zaskar Carbon Expert. Another pricey model, | | | | and you've practiced on the trails, what do you do |
| expect this one to set you back around $2,500 as well. | | | | next? Maybe it's time to compete. Cross-country biking |
| Weighing in at just over twenty-three pounds, this | | | | is an Olympic event, so if you are good, you can try to |
| model is both light and durable. This option is known for | | | | become the world champion. Other events include the |
| accurate handling and superb quickness. This is a great | | | | USA Cycling Mountain Bike National Championship. To |
| mountain bike for climbing terrains. Now that you have | | | | get to either of these events, you'll have to become |
| your bike, we need to discuss skills and different types | | | | the top performer in various events held yearly by |
| of mountain biking. | | | | NORBA or the National Off-Road Bicycle Association. |
| Cross-country mountain biking refers to the most | | | | Event information for mountain bike categories can be |
| popular aspect of the sport. You either ride from point | | | | found on NORBA's website. |
| A to point B or do a loop across varied terrain | | | | If mountain biking has peaked your interest, make sure |
| elements. Typically, the terrain both climbs and | | | | to get proper gear and training before attempting |
| descends. Though this is the more basic part of biking, | | | | dangerous stunts. This sport can be fun, but can also |
| reaching expert level involves years of training. | | | | be hazardous. So, choose your bike well, hit a famous |
| If cross-country isn't for you, try dirt jumping. In this | | | | trail, get some practice, and then maybe you will |
| sport, you use your bike to mount hills of dirt and try to | | | | become a biking champ. Until then, hit the dirt! |
| go airborne. You can perform moves while in the air, | | | | |