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Article #154: Why The Mountain Biking Phenomenon Is Growing In Popularity

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Mountain biking has taken the cycling at breakneck speeds, the key being to
world by storm. It wasn't all that long have the fastest time down the slope.
ago when the phrase "mountain bike" Many of these races are held on ski
would've elicited blank stares. Now you slopes during the warmer months. Such
see them everywhere. Mountain bikes are competitions demand that the riders have
made to handle almost every terrain the utmost skill and experience as it can
imaginable, and that's why they've become be an extremely dangerous endeavor. These
so popular. Just like SUV's, most people races aren't for novices.
who use them don't have a need for their A competition rapidly growing in
full range of functions, but it's good to popularity is dirt jumping. This will be
no the capability is there "just in familiar to BMX enthusiasts as it's
case". essentially the same sort of competition.
Mountain bikes are nice even for the Such events aren't races, of course.
urban rider because they eliminate the They're judged events wherein riders
worries one might have when encountering compete to accomplish the biggest, most
potholes, gravel, and bad road amazing jumps involving spinning the bike
conditions. Mountain bike riders utilize in the air, doing flips, and even
their bikes for a wide range of completely letting go of the bike and
activities and competitions. A number of getting back on before it lands.
races and competitions have sprung up to Another form of extreme mountain bike
make use of the mountain bike's many competition is bike trials. These events
capabilities. involve navigating unbelievable difficult
One such extreme mountain bike terrain without touching your feet to the
competition is known as cross-country (or ground. Bike trials require riders to
XC) races. Cross-country mountain bike balance their mountain bikes on rails,
races usually cover about 30 miles and boulders, posts, tree stumps, and any
cover a variety of terrains. These races number of seemingly impossible obstacles.
feature a mass start with all the riders The goal is to finish the course quickly
taking off at the same time much like a and without having to put your feet down.
marathon. If any of these extreme mountain biking
If cross-country races are too short for competitions appeal to you, start
you, there's always endurance (or enduro) practicing and getting into shape. These
racing. These races cover in excess of 70 events are for skilled and experienced
miles and climb to elevations of 8000 riders only. They're physically demanding
feet and more. and fairly dangerous. They are not for
For the real maniacs out there, the only novices. Remember to wear a helmet and
way to go is downhill racing. Downhill pads when attempting crazy stunts on your
races typically have staggered starts to bike, and take care of yourself if you're
try to minimize crashing, but as you can going to attempt extremely arduous
imagine, crashes are a regular part of long-distance rides.
such events. The racers fly down the hill






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