| If lately you have been seeing some extra inches | | | | as a helmet, eye protection, proper clothing and |
| around your middle or you are running out of breath | | | | proper shoes. If you will be transporting your bike, a |
| halfway up the stairs, it may be time to add some | | | | car rack is an essential as well. A good sporting |
| exercise into your life. You can join a gym and spend | | | | equipment store should be able to provide you with |
| a few hours a week going no where and staring at | | | | all of these. The internet is also a fabulous resource |
| the wall or glaring mindlessly at a television. Or you | | | | for information and great deals. |
| can do what millions of Americans have already | | | | Once you have the right gear, you will need to |
| done... discover mountain biking. | | | | develop some basic skills for mountain biking. Keep in |
| Mountain biking allows you to shed pounds and | | | | mind that you will be going over rougher terrain then |
| improve your overall health while having a great time! | | | | you would on a regular bike. You should start out |
| If this sounds like something that interests you then | | | | with small rides and work yourself up to longer more |
| it's time to begin. The first thing you will need to do | | | | challenging ones. Attempting a difficult trail before |
| is purchase your gear. Depending on your expendable | | | | you are ready is a sure fire way to injure yourself |
| income, you will need to set a budget. While some | | | | and turn yourself off to mountain biking. |
| people are content to give up their cars and throw | | | | After you have been mountain biking for awhile and |
| caution to the wind, others will want to add a bike | | | | are comfortable with it, you may want to try a |
| into their lives as an extracurricular activity. If this is | | | | mountain biking vacation. This type of trip can take |
| the case, you will first need to set a budget. You can | | | | you to as exotic a location as you would like and will |
| buy mountain bikes ranging anywhere from a few | | | | usually last approximately 2-3 days. What better way |
| hundred to over a thousand dollars. It all depends on | | | | to see the world while staying fit and active! |
| your budget and your preferences. Be sure to enlist | | | | However you choose to incorporate mountain biking |
| the help of a seasoned mountain biker or a | | | | into your life, it will be one of the best decisions you |
| knowledgeable sales person when purchasing your | | | | have ever made. |
| bike. You will also need to purchase safety gear such | | | | |