| Mountain biking is a favourite sport of many enduring, | | | | to encounter dirt jumps, gaps and berms. Many |
| adventure loving sport enthusiasts. As opposed to | | | | racers of high repute prefer either downhill or Four |
| road biking, mountain biking calls for much courage, | | | | Cross/Dual Slalom (4X). |
| biking skill, poise, planning and experience. Mountain | | | | Freeride / Big Hit / Hucking: gives freedom to do |
| biking is now an organized sport and many | | | | anything: From downhill racing to jumping, riding trails |
| organizations work towards educating and advocating | | | | or on elevated trails connecting bridges. |
| the veterans as well as the novice bikers. | | | | Dirt Jumping (DJ): In dirt jumping a rider becomes |
| International Mountain Bicycling Association is one | | | | airborne by riding over mounds of dirt and soil and |
| such organization which protects the bikers' interests. | | | | then lands on the land. |
| Mountain biking can be classified into certain | | | | Trials: This is an excellent display of balance. A rider is |
| categories: | | | | expected to hop and jump bike over obstacles while |
| Downhill: Riding a bike down a hill is downhill biking. | | | | his feet should not touch the ground. |
| The terrains are steep which make biking dangerous. | | | | Urban/Street: Tricks are performed over man made |
| The cycle and the rider reach the point of descent | | | | hurdles. |
| by some other means and start downward riding | | | | Cross-Country (XC): Includes riding point to point |
| from there. The rider has to negotiate rough terrains, | | | | traversing climbs and descents. |
| large jumps, deep drops, and fatal venues. Well | | | | Short Cross or Speed Cross (SC): This is a |
| equipped bicycle, protective covering, and personal | | | | comparatively newer concept. The rider rides through |
| strength are the basic requirements to win this | | | | forest path with roots and rocks for around few |
| perilous course down the hill. | | | | tens or hundreds of meters. |
| Four Cross/Dual Slalom (4X): is a sport in which riders | | | | Those who love the sport may opt for any one of |
| ride on separate tracks to compete. The racers have | | | | the above forms or dabble in all. |