Novice mountain bikers grab the handle bars tightly. They believe it will give them more control over the bike. What it actually gives them is a rough ride—there’s no room for the bounce. A looser grip on the handle bars allows room for the bike to bounce without...
One of the beauties of mountain biking is that it’s powered 100% naturally by old-fashioned muscle power: no gasoline necessary. But every form of motion requires fuel of some sort. Horses need hay, sailboats need wind. Muscles need calories and water. The best...
I love mountain biking. It’s probably my favorite pastime. Early in my mountain biking experience, I was riding at a regional park near my home. I was surprised to spot a group of cactuses up ahead and was worried about hitting them. I kept looking over at them,...
