Hello all, just a quick post to put up some pictures on my son on a recent ride. Check them out. He lives in Spokane, WA so he has some beautiful places to ride. Mountain Biking is one of his passions also. Let me know what you think or send me some pictures of your rides.

Get Out There – Just Go Ride

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So you want to learn about Mountain Biking!

Mountain biking is a great way to explore the outdoors,

stay in shape, or just have fun. Racing down the side

of a mountain is a lot of fun indeed, although it can

also be quite dangerous. Even though it’s dangerous,

if you ride with caution, it can be enjoyed by the

entire family.

Three styles of mountain biking:

Mountain biking can best be characterized into three

different styles – downhill, free riding, and cross

country. Even though the different styles are similar

in some ways, they still require different skills. The

style that you pick will determine the type of bike you

get.

Locations for mountain biking:

The sport can best be thought of as biking on an unpaved

surface. Many areas throughout North America have

specific locations designed for mountain biking. Before

you decide to go down a trail, you should always check

with your local park to get the routes, regulations, and

any rules that they may have. Remember Go For It, but do it safely.

You can also find groups that have mountain bike rides

and competitions. You can look on the internet or even

in a local paper and see exactly what’s available in your

area. You may be able to find groups for the more

advanced riders as well as beginners. And you can follow my blog

and learn more.

Becoming a great biker:

Endurance and stamina are a must for a great mountain

biker. It will also take ambition and practice to succeed

as well as conquer the course. Like all other sports,

it takes time and practice. Those just beginning will

have to get past the bumps and bruises from falling

off the bike. Oh yea you will fall at first.

Selecting your mountain bike:

The bike you select is more of a personal choice, and

a big determining factor on the type of riding you will

be doing. Bikes come in all styles, shapes, and prices,

which will make selecting one for yourself very difficult

indeed.

You should use the internet to help you shop for a bike,

even do some price comparisons online as well before you

make a purchase. Before you buy a bike, always ask to

try it out first. Your local bike shop will usually let you try it

out at least around there area. A great mountain biker will become

one with his or her own bike. When buying, make sure

you check for comfort, how it fits, even how it is geared.

Staying safe when riding:

Mountain bike riding on unpaved roads can be very

dangerous, as mentioned earlier. Anytime you are riding,

you should wear a helmet, along with knee and elbow

pads. If you are following a group or riding in the

woods you should strongly consider a pair of goggles as

well. Safety should be your top priority and never

taken lightly anytime you are mountain biking.

So take the plunge – you know you want to!

Get Out There – Just Go Ride

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Maybe you'd have a better time with your friends along though. Some people have trouble starting out on their own in a new place; sometimes it's nice to have along someone you already know.

I am looking for some good mountain biking trails close to Winnipeg Manitoba. In particular I am interested in some really long trails which would be multiple day excursions.

Thanks.

run down to your local bike dealer and ask them…I couldn't find you one on google…

First of all, running and weight lifting are great, but to go faster on a bicycle you need cycling specific strength. Nothing develops your cycling specific muscles like riding a bike. Thus, cutting back on your other activities and upping your cycling will improve your mountain biking. Keep in mind, riding a mountain bike on rough trails can be really hard on the body. Too reduce stress on the body many top mountain bikers do a significant amount of conditioning riding on the road.

Secondly, you need to figure out why you are unable to keep up with your husband. Is he able to ride through tough spots better? Does he descend like a God? Is he fearless? If he pulls away from you for one or more or these reasons, it would indicate you need to improve your technical skills. Or, does he pull away from you on ascents? Does he have more endurance? These things would indicate he is in better bicycling condition.

Hope this helps.

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Worth checking out eh?

Of course you can get hurt, To quote for the standard atheltes release for cycling "I realize cycling is an inherently dangerous sport". So is walking across a city street. I've been racing for 20 years, had dozens of crashes, but alway managed to walk (ok, hobble) away. Yet, I have a friend who was in a local soccer league, did a sweep kick, caught another guys leg just the right way and shatterd his ankle, requiring two surgeries and a series of pins. He still can't run after 5 years (my friend, not the other guy).

I don't think of riding down a local hill with your buddies as extreme. Careening down a ski slope at 60 MPH on a full downhill rig? That's extreme.

Don't be stupid about it though. Always wear a helmet, always make sure your brakes work, and your tires are properly inflated. You don't want to _invite_ disaster.

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