Mountain Bike Magazines Complete Guide To Mountain Biking Skills: Expert Tips On Conquering Curves, Corners, Dips, Descents, Hills, Water Hazards,  And Other All-Terrain Challenges
by By Bicycling (EDT)
Category: Sports & Recreation , Cycling

Mountain Bike Magazine's Complete Guide To Mountain Biking Skills by the editors of Mountain Bike Magazine and Bicycling Magazine offers expert tips on conquering curves, corners, dips, descents, hills, water hazards and other all-terrain challenges.Hit the dirt!From breaking to bunny hopping, speed jumping to switchbacks-- here are the skills you need to catch big air and experience the best of off-road riding. * Selecting the right rig for you and your budget.* Step-by-step drills for clearing obstacles, popping wheelies and more.* How to hammer it and ride faster than you ever thought possible.* Seven ways to stay alive by avoiding face plants, biffs and other crash landings.* All-weather strategies for plowing through mud, rain and snow.* Pro advice on entering your first off-road race.* Riding responsibly to save the trails.* Planning the perfect tour and enjoying a fat-tire vacation.* Tons more practical info for aspiring and die-hard dirtheads.You also get skill-building techniques and strategies from world-class mountain bikers, including* Ned Overend, six-time NORBA national champion* John Tomac, 1994 NORBA downhill champion* Juli Furtado, 1995 World Cup champion* Missy Giove, 1994 world downhill champion* Tinker Juarez, 1994 NORBA national champion* Mike King, 1993 world downhill champion