Mountain Biking – Page 2

Can You Ride a Hardtail Bike Downhill? (Or at a Bike Park?)

You’re a mountain biker who refuses to be defined by one riding style: trail riding, enduro, downhill bike parks--you love it all! There are a lot of bikers who would describe themselves this way,...

How Long Are Mountain Bike Rides? (Average Times and Distances)

Your road cyclist friends may like to brag about those 80 mile rides they do three times a week...while you only managed a few miles on your mountain bike this week. Feeling inferior about it?...

Mountain Bike Suspension Lockout (Ultimate Beginner’s Guide)

Suspension is the biggest component differentiating mountain bikes from road bikes. A fork and shock soak up bumpy terrain and make it smooth...well, a little smoother at least. Nevertheless,...

How Long it Takes to Get Good at Mountain Biking (Breakdown)

I’ve been watching the Mountain Bike Downhill World Cup and Enduro World Series the past couple weeks, and it’s truly amazing how fast some riders can go on super steep, technical trails! It...

10 Reasons Mountain Biking is so Fun! (Is It Your Next Hobby?)

If you’re looking to try out a new, outdoorsy, fitness-related hobby, allow me to introduce...MOUNTAIN BIKING! In my (totally unbiased) opinion, mountain biking is the most fun outdoor activity...

Is Mountain Biking Hard to Learn? (For Total Beginners)

Mountain biking really isn’t that hard to learn. In one year, I was able to learn many of the fundamental skills needed to enjoy the sport safely and go from riding easy trails to intermediate and...