| Mountain biking implies that the terrain is rough and | | | | enthusiasts. The mountain biking trails usually |
| uneven. This sort of biking is generally done off the | | | | encompass a wide variety of terrain like hills, |
| road. The sport requires the use of bikes that are | | | | mountains, deserts, forests, and narrow passages. |
| especially designed for this purpose. Mountain biking | | | | Steep inclines and descent coupled with rough terrain |
| trails are usually set out depending on the type of | | | | are part and parcel of most trails. |
| biking one plan to do. There are four different | | | | The modern day biker has a variety of resources |
| patterns of mountain biking done nowadays and the | | | | that allow him or her to plan out a trail. A number of |
| trails match the safety requirements and skill levels of | | | | websites regularly update their database of mountain |
| each type. Mountain biking could fall into any one of | | | | bike trails country-wise. You can get relevant |
| four categories which are cross country, downhill, | | | | statistics about each trail and expert advice and |
| free ride and street riding. Biking can be done almost | | | | suggestions to get the most out of each trail. |
| anywhere and requires stamina, biking skills and | | | | Bikers can also use gadgets like Sat Nav to ensure |
| dexterity. | | | | that they stay right on track. Most trails are far from |
| Most mountain bikers ride trails that are off road and | | | | modern amenities and this makes a strong case for |
| generally not accessible easily. This includes locations | | | | self-reliance. Bikers should have basic knowledge |
| like forests, fields and country roads. The term single | | | | about their bikes and how to repair them in case |
| track is used to describe narrow trails that one | | | | something goes wrong mid-way. Trails can be |
| usually finds in forests and mountains. | | | | navigated alone and in groups. Most trails also witness |
| These are most favored by mountain biking | | | | their share of heady competition in biking races. |