We have all been there. You’re watching some gnarly videos of Mountain Bikers on YouTube.. or maybe you’re just starting to notice a lot more Mountain bikes on the backs of vehicles with the warm weather moving in.
Whatever the reason, this new sport has you interested, and you are wondering what it takes to hit the trails yourself.
Hoping to put your mind at ease of any doubts, and even more so hoping to motivate you to pursue a new Hobby, here are my recommended tips on How to Start Mountain Biking.
- Decide if Mountain Biking is For You
- Get a Bike and Gear
- Find a few locations to Ride
- Continue to get better
- A Love and Respect for Nature and Outdoors
- Enjoy riding bike
- Comfortable going against the grain
2. Getting Fitted with a Bike and Gear
- Helmet – This is a no-brainer, make sure you keep your head protected
- Gloves – Gripping a Handlebar all day will get you balloon-sized blisters
- Shoes – Its important to have shoes that can grip a pedal under high stress
- Pads – Elbow and Knee pads are common due to the risk of falls
- Longer socks – Sticks and debris can easily scratch your lower legs while riding
- Goggles – Depending on the trail and conditions, you could get “muddy” vision
3. Finding Places to Ride
4. Getting Better on the Bike
