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Mountain biking
By Sally Warren

Introduction by Librarian

Unlike cycling, mountain biking is an extremely thrill-seeking sport that involves riding off-road over terrain on a specially designed bicycle.  It requires core balance, strength, endurance and special bike handling skills to maintain stability and avoid accidents.

This book serves as a guide to introduce the history of mountain biking, the famous riding spots, tips and techniques such as shifting weight and staying loose, as well as different components of mountain bikes and the equipment needed. 

Readers can also gain insights into the various disciplines and the possible dangers associated with the sports.  Besides, other kinds of riding like road cycling and BMX biking are introduced as well.  It features profiles of several professional mountain bikers and allows readers to take a closer look at mountain biking and bikers can enjoy a ridiculous amount of fun.