Riding Tip: Pumping For Speed And Control On Your Mountain Bike
When you are out on the trail enjoying your favorite section of downhill, pumping your…
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Downhill Mountain Biking For The First Time – Andrew Clayton
In this guest post by Andrew Clayton…he takes us through his first dedicated, armored up,…
Conquering Technical Trail Obstacles and Features
You are riding along on your favorite trail. You come past that same technical trail…
Results: What Kind Of A Rider Are You?
On January 7th, I set up a poll questioning “What Kind Of Rider Are You?” There were several options available and I asked you to pick the ones that most described you, your bike and your riding style. Here are the results!
Things To Do In The Off Season
The winter months are always difficult for riders. The days are shorter, the weather is colder, the weather is more unpredictable…and when you add all of these factors together…that equals less riding. A rider that is not able to ride…is not happy.
Series Summary: How To Become A Better Mountain Biker
The series “How To Become A Better Mountain Biker” has come to a close. Here is the 6 part series in summary. What have you done to “become a bette mountain biker”? I want to hear your thoughts, tips, suggestions, etc. Comment below or send me your article and I will post it on the site!
The Goal is Improvement. Right?
As I have branched out and began riding more trails in the Pisgah National Forest, I can see how far my riding has improved over the years. I am still not the fastest or the most agile rider out there, but I have improved none the less. I mean my husband, Stephen, and I go out and ride, usually, the same trails every week.
How To Wreck a Mountain Bike
I know…it sounds funny, but who better to tell you how to wreck a mountain bike other than 198? If you have clicked the “About MTB by198” link above, you already know that I am very qualified to explain how to wreck, but more importantly, how NOT TO WRECK.
Look Down the Trail When Riding Your Mountain Bike
Unless you are in a very technical section, the best strategy is to focus on the trail farther ahead of you instead of what is right in front of your tire. When you only focus on the section of trail that you are about to hit, you end up making unnecessary corrections that throw the bike off line. The result is slower, harsher riding.
The First 30 Days
The time periods vary depending on the rider, but in generally the first 30 days on the bike are the most critical. During this time period, you are going to notice the fastest improvements in endurance and bike handling. I have talked with riders on this subject before, and most of us agree that new riders are much like the graph shown above, you see great improvements at the beginning.