If there is any cycling accessory that you should buy even before buying the bike itself, it would be the Helmet. That too a quality one and simply just the cheapest one that the shop owner gives you for free. If you are new to this sport or know very little about cycling helmets, you […]
1. Your Bike’s Condition Before You Leave The better you take care of your bike, the longer it will last. Regular maintenance of your bike is essential. This is why there are some indispensable checks that you should do before each bike ride: Lastly, if you have a baby seat or tow bar on your bike, make […]
We’ve pumped, we’ve dropped and now it is time to fly, from small undulations to purpose-built features there are a multitude of opportunities to get air under your wheels when we move away from riding easy tracks and trails and start hitting some of the more technical terrain. If you have ever watched the fail […]
Unless you find some mythical mountain bike trail that’s perfectly straight and level (and what would be the fun of riding that?), twists and turns are your destiny. If you work a little on techniques for switchbacks, bermed turns and off-camber corners, you’ll be able to ride more challenging trails and have more fun while […]
Before you jump on your brand-new mountain bike, you need to be sure it’s properly set up. Riding with components in less-than-optimum positions can give you sore knees, arms, shoulders and back muscles. You’ll have a much better riding experience if follow the simple steps outlined in this article. Before you get started: When you purchase your […]