| Mountain biking has developed into several | | | | because the downhill mountain biking course |
| different categories depending on the | | | | may be too narrow to hold two participants. |
| preference of the rider. Some prefer cross | | | | Sometimes the first kind of downhill mountain |
| country while other prefer the downhill. | | | | biking race is better because the |
| Downhill mountain biking is such fun to do | | | | participants are really face to face and they |
| that many have specialized in racing | | | | are aware of how fast their competitor is |
| downhill. Downhill mountain biking is a very | | | | going so they try their best to outrun ach |
| adrenaline pumping sport. The speed that | | | | other. This kind of race also makes for a |
| bikers reach while participating in downhill | | | | more thrilling race especially when there are |
| mountain biking races are really fast. The | | | | spectators to cheer them on. Downhill |
| possibility of an accident happening is great | | | | mountain biking participants need to wear |
| because the downhill bikers pedal their bikes | | | | protective gear and armor to avoid too much |
| even as they go down at great speeds. The | | | | damage to themselves. The body armor are made |
| reason why they still pedal is to achieve | | | | of hard but pliable plastic to protect our |
| more speed and go faster than their | | | | rib cage, spine, shins, shoulders, arms and |
| opponents. ] Downhill mountain biking races | | | | collar bones. The body armor can only protect |
| usually have two categories. You either race | | | | as much as it can but if a biker throws out |
| against an actual opponent or you race | | | | his arms to cushion his fall, the possibility |
| against the time. Racing against opponents | | | | of broken arms is still there. Downhill |
| are what is called dual slaloms. In these | | | | mountain biking is a rather dangerous sport |
| races, both the downhill bikers are released | | | | especially if the individual goes at a fast |
| simultaneously and they race to the bottom in | | | | speed. A helmet is also needed for downhill |
| a bid to reach the finish line first. The | | | | mountain biking. Helmets in this category are |
| other kind of race is done by letting the | | | | full face helmets very similar to motorcycle |
| participants have a go at the downhill course | | | | helmets that cover the entire head. This is |
| at least twice. The best time they achieve | | | | so because of the great speeds attained by |
| during the two runs will qualify them for the | | | | the bikers and the rough terrain and trees |
| next round. This is usually done this way | | | | that the biker might encounter. |