Download or read book Sports Illustrated Mountain Biking written by Bob Woodward and published by Sports Illustrated Books. This book was released on 1991-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All across America, people are discovering the pleasures and benfits of mountain biking. Now, in this lively, practical guide, an acclaimed mountain biking authority shows you how to get the most from you fat-tire machine. Read this book and learn: Eight keys to choosing a mountain bike that fits your frame What to look for in clothing, shoes, helmets, gloves the secrets to pedeling, shifting and riding the flats Uphills 12 Things you should know before attempting any downhills Dealing with terrain changes

Download or read book Sports Illustrated Mountain Biking written by Bob Woodward and published by New York : Sports Illustrated. This book was released on 1991 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All Across America, people are discovering the pleasures and benefits of mountain biking. Now, in this lively, practical guide, an acclaimed mountain biking authority show you how to get the most from your fat tire machine.

Download or read book Fundamental Mountain Biking written by and published by Lerner Publications. This book was released on 1996 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An introduction to the sport of mountain biking; includes an explanation of the required equipment and necessary skills.

Download or read book Play by play Mountain Biking written by and published by Lerner Publications. This book was released on 2001-01-01 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An introduction to the sport of mountain biking, including an explanation of the required equipment and necessary skills.

Download or read book Mountain Bike written by William Nealy and published by Menasha Ridge Press. This book was released on 1992-04-10 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you’re looking for the ultimate mountain bike guide for the totally honed, welcome to William (Not Bill) Nealy’s world. Nealy’s expertise (acquired through years of crash and burn) enables him to translate hard-learned reflexes and instinctive responses into easy-to-understand drawings: drawings that will make you a much better rider. Nealy’s cartoon illustrations combine insight with humor and knowledge with humiliation. So, if you are ready to shorten the learning curve and master the advanced techniques of mountain biking, get ready to have some laughs and log a few miles with William Nealy.

Download or read book The Mountain Bike Experience written by Dave King and published by Holt Paperbacks. This book was released on 1996-04-15 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this fun, friendly primer, The Mountain Bike Experience, Dave King, acknowledged as a mountain biking "guru" by Sports Illustrated, opens the sport to everyone--young or old, athletic or not. Along the way, you'll discover how to keep fit, enjoy the great outdoors, and even change your outlook on life's everyday challenges. With an approach the New York Times dubbed "Zen and the art of mountain biking," King has helped thousands of riders discover the sport, as founder and former director of the Mount Snow Mountain Bike Center in Vermont. Now King shares the total experience of mountain biking, with a special focus on the emotional and spiritual rewards the sport can offer--both on and off the trail. After all, says King, "mountain biking is not a series of obstacles, but a succession of opportunities. Attitude, not ability, sets your limits." Comprehensive in scope, The Mountain Bike Experience covers: Conquering fear and embracing challenges Skills and techniques for all levels and all types of terrain Basic bike maintenance, including "Dave's 10-Step Program to Keep Your Bike in Top Running Condition" Trail selection and navigation Safety, repairs, training and conditioning Buying your first mountain bike and the gear to go with it Exploring and protecting the natural environment In addition, a handy appendix lists a variety of sources--including nonprofit organizations, bike tour companies, publications, and online resources--to aid in the further pursuit of mountain biking. Hit the trail with Dave King and discover the thrilling world of off-road riding.

Download or read book Beginning Mountain Biking written by Julie Jensen and published by Lerner Publications. This book was released on 1997 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides information on the history of mountain bicycles and the skills and techniques, competitions, and fancy tricks involved in riding them.

Download or read book Let s Mountain Bike written by Paul Molenberg and published by Gatekeeper Press. This book was released on 2019-06-19 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everything you need to be your best on the trails. This book contains extensive advice and tips that cover all aspects of mountain biking. The information is presented with clear and understandable language and visuals, making it easy to digest and apply. Riders of all ages, from the complete beginner to the more advanced will benefit from the information revealed in Let's Mountain Bike! It's an indispensable guide for those looking to hit the trails and become their best. Choosing the right bike Hitting the trails fully prepared Making the climbs easier Braking for efficiency, speed, and safety Negotiating obstacles Mental toughness, focus, and state of mind Avoiding accidents Proper bike care Much more Thousands of trails are waiting... so Let's Mountain Bike! Visit letsmountainbike.com to see more from this author.

Download or read book The Ultimate Mountain Bike Book written by Nicky Crowther and published by Turtleback Books. This book was released on 2002 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to mountain biking including buying a bike, customizing your bike, maintenance and trail riding.

Download or read book Mountain Biking written by Aaron Rosenberg and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2002-12-15 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the history of the sport of mountain biking, the necessary equipment, cross country and downhill racing, and the specific techniques involved.

Download or read book Mountain Biking written by Chris Hayhurst and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 1999-12-15 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the history, styles, equipment, and techniques of mountain biking, and discusses getting started, safety measures, and competitions

Download or read book Mountain Biking written by Bill Strickland and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 1998 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Profiles the sport of mountain biking and includes information about the basic equipment, techniques, tricks, and training needed for the sport.

Download or read book Mountain Biking the Appalachians written by Lori Finley and published by John F. Blair, Publisher. This book was released on 1994 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes rides in the Boone-Blowing Rock-Linville area of northwest N.C. and Mt. Rogers National Recreation Area, the New River Trail State Park, and the Virginia Creeper Trail in southwest Virginia

Download or read book The Birth of Dirt written by Frank Berto and published by . This book was released on 2014-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This is the story of the birth of the mountain bike and the new off-road sport which spurred its development. It also settles once and for all the oft-disputed question, 'who invented the mountain bike?' The expert author has left no stone unturned to get to the facts, including taped interviews with all the major players from Gary Fisher and Charlie Kelly to Joe Breeze and Tom Ritchey - and many other luminaries in the history of the sport. Illustrated with 160 period action photographs and technical drawings."--Amazon website.

Download or read book Mountain Biking written by Michael Teitelbaum and published by Cherry Lake. This book was released on 2007-08-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mountain biking can be a fun and intense activity that pushes you to the limits. Readers will learn about how they can start their own mountain biking program and begin a lifetime of fitness.

Download or read book The Ultimate Mountain Bike Book written by Nicky Crowther and published by Willowdale, Ont. : Firefly Books, 2000 [i.e.1999]. This book was released on 1999 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With mountain biking now the largest branch of recreational cycling worldwide, and growing, there are thousands of readers looking for tips, information and advice. In dynamic text and full-color action photography, The Ultimate Mountain Bike Book reveals everything about this exciting sport: - history of the mountain bike and the sport - jargon, from headset to groupset - components and materials - buying, upgrading and cleaning a bike - repair and maintenance - riding on all terrains, city to off-road downhill The key is to ride a mountain bike as an extension of the body. This book shows how, with tips on handling, pedaling and gearing, cornering, climbing and descending, riding airborne, plus city and night riding, There are also tips on planning excursions, all-season biking, riding in mud, water, sand and racing. Also included is extensive information on personal fitness, including warm-up and cool-down exercises specific to bicyclists, training plans, nutrition, and injuries. Finally, there's a beautiful photo-filled section on inspiring bike tours worldwide. No other book on mountain biking combines this much expert advice with exciting color photography, and step-by-step instruction, sidebars, panels and tips on every page.

Download or read book Mountain Bike Magazine s Complete Guide To Mountain Biking Skills written by Mountain Bike Magazine Editors and published by Rodale. This book was released on 1996-02-15 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes equipment and techniques for beginners and experts