| Mountain bike racing is a demanding
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| | will prepare you far better for the race
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| sport, as anyone who has attempted it
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| | itself, as you will know how to handle
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| will know. If youre thinking of trying
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| | your bike depending on what conditions
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| it for the first time its important to
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| | youll be up against.
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| make sure you are prepared for the
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| | Just as you would give your car the once
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| demands it will put on you physically.
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| | over before setting out on a long
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| This will ensure you are able to enjoy
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| | journey, so you should also check your
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| the race without running the risk of
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| | bike over to make sure its race ready.
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| injury.
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| | Make sure the tyres are pumped up
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| If its been years since you have even
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| | adequately and everything is well oiled
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| ridden a bike, you will need to get some
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| | for the best performance. Loose chains
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| practice in before you even think about
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| | are a real hazard in mountain bike
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| going mountain bike racing. If you dont,
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| | racing, as they can easily get caught on
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| getting saddle sore on race day will be
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| | a loose branch or stick as you go flying
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| the least of your problems. To begin
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| | along. Do the best you can to ensure
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| with, a regular program of cycling will
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| | everything is in tip top condition. Be
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| build up your fitness levels and
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| | ready for whatever the weather may throw
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| strengthen your leg muscles. This is
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| | at you during the race. Wear comfortable
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| vital if you are going to stand the pace
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| | sneakers and lightweight clothing that
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| when mountain bike racing.
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| | will dry easily if it should rain. As
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| Cycling on the road is an ideal way to
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| | you gain experience you will find a
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| begin to improve your fitness levels, but
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| | combination of clothing that suits you
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| as soon as you can you should venture off
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| | best. You may even want to invest in
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| road to get used to the rougher terrain
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| | proper cycle clothing. Mountain bike
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| that is the key feature of mountain bike
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| | racing is a great way to spend a few
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| racing. Experiment with gears and speed
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| | hours and improve your fitness levels at
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| as you begin to gain confidence over the
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| | the same time. Preparation is the key to
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| terrain, and try and ride different areas
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| | having the best time, so make sure youre
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| during both wet and dry conditions. This
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| | ready for anything.
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