Bicycling Magazine's Mountain Biking Skills

by Hewitt, Ben

• ISBN13: 9781594862991
• ISBN10: 1594862990
• Edition: Revised
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2005-11-29
• Publisher: Rodale Books

Summary

Fully revised and updated to provide enthusiasts with all the tactics, tips, and techniques they need to master any type of terrain.Ride like a pro with help from the editors of Bicycling and Mountain Bike magazines. Learn the most effective ways to handle tough terrain, steer clear of hazardous obstacles, and even crash properly to avoid injury. Bursting with the latest strategies for riding faster and training better, this book will give mountain bikers the tools they need to be their best.

Author Biography

BEN HEWITT writes about sports and the outdoors for a wide variety of publications, including Bicycling, Men’s Journal, Mountain Bike, Outside, and Skiing. He currently resides in Vermont.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. v
Dirt for Roadies (and Everyone Else)	p. 1
De-Teching the Tech	p. 3
The Hour of Power	p. 7
A Matter of Balance	p. 11
Loosen Up	p. 14
Perfect Your Pedaling	p. 16
Speed Is What You Need	p. 18
Them's the Brakes	p. 20
Turn without Turning	p. 22
Get Over It!	p. 25
Rough Stuff	p. 27
Slippery Surfaces	p. 30
Pedal Smarts	p. 34
Eat Your Energy	p. 36
Breathe Right	p. 38
End Your Beginning	p. 40
Freeriding: Mountain Biking's New Face	p. 47
24 Hours of Power	p. 55
Go with the Flow	p. 67
Ride a Narrow Trail	p. 70
Bunny-Hopping	p. 72
The Tripod Turn	p. 74
Uphill Skills	p. 76
Downhill Thrills	p. 81
Part the Waters	p. 84
Crash and Learn	p. 87
Pace Yourself Like a Pro	p. 90
Midseason Revival	p. 93
Dual School	p. 99
Wanna Race?	p. 103
The Pro Speaks	p. 107
Mountain Biking Position	p. 109
Glossary	p. 114
Index	p. 119
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