| Mountain biking is a great way to get outside, enjoy | | | | Start small. As much as you may want to tackle |
| the great outdoors, take in some beautiful scenery | | | | those huge mountains right off of the bat, you need |
| and get a good workout as well. If you think that | | | | to practice. So search out local beginner courses |
| mountain biking seems like the sport for you, you | | | | online in your area. You'll find some of varying |
| may be wondering where to start. The best idea is | | | | degrees of difficulty, and you can practice your |
| to try a local mountain bike school for beginners, but | | | | technique before heading out to those tough trails. |
| here are some other tips to get you started on this | | | | Make sure your bike is in good repair. Mountain biking |
| fun and active hobby. | | | | can take a toll on your bike. Make sure it's in good |
| Make sure you have a helmet. As much fun as | | | | shape long before you hit the mountain. You don't |
| mountain biking is, it can be a dangerous sport, and | | | | want any unforeseen repairs or breakdowns to |
| protection should be your first concern. Choose a | | | | happen while out on the course. Keep a small tool kit |
| helmet that fits properly and that you can fasten | | | | on board with your or in your backpack at all times, |
| easily. Other safety gear such as sunscreen and a | | | | so that if you do have a mishap, you can fix it and |
| good water bottle should also be on your list of | | | | be on your way in no time. |
| things to get before starting. | | | | |