| Mountain biking is not all about the extreme, white | | | | at your local bike shop and they will put you on the |
| knuckle shenanigans you see on TV. There is a | | | | bike that is right for you. Plan on purchasing a bike, |
| sector of the mountain biking community who love a | | | | helmet, water bottles, some clothing, and possibly a |
| good climb, a good view, and meeting new riders. | | | | bike rack for your vehicle. The cost of all of this is |
| Even if you have never ridden a mountain bike | | | | minimal compared to the hours of enjoyment, scenic |
| before there is probably a trail near you that is | | | | views, and fitness you will gain.Step number 3. Get |
| perfect for your level of riding. Trails range anywhere | | | | active in your mountain bike club. Start networking |
| from rugged single track, to fire roads, to old railroad | | | | with other riders and find out when the club rides are. |
| beds. Mountain biking is a great way to meet new | | | | There may be a weekly ride that fits perfectly with |
| people, gain a new skill, enjoy the outdoors, get in | | | | your schedule or you may meet riders who work the |
| shape, and lose weight.Step number 1. Go to your | | | | same schedule as you who are looking for people to |
| local bike shop and let them know you are interested | | | | ride with.Step number 4. Ride your bike! Have fun, |
| in beginning mountain biking. See if you can arrange a | | | | meet new people, enjoy the views, get in shape, |
| bike rental and ask them if they can put you in touch | | | | lose weight, and make friends for life.Tips on finding a |
| with a local club that caters to new riders. Once you | | | | club or other riders in your area.Check Google. I did a |
| come in contact with someone from the club - be | | | | search on Google for "mountain bike club" and |
| clear to them about your level of fitness and riding | | | | received 144,000 results. Try (mountain bike club + |
| skills. Most clubs have a "no rider dropped" policy but | | | | your town) in Google and you will surely find |
| you certainly don't want to go out with extreme | | | | something.Your local bike shop. Your local bike shop |
| riders just yet. Enjoy your first ride and quit before | | | | knows all the riders and all of the clubs. Get to know |
| you want to quit. You don't want to overdo it on | | | | them. They want your business and they love new |
| your first ride.Step number 2. Get to know the folks | | | | riders. |