| My family likes to spend a lot of time outdoors. Some | | | | mountain bikes can go just about anywhere. My kids |
| of the most memorable and fun times as a family | | | | have fun making their own paths when we are out on |
| have been spent mountain bike riding. Unlike regular | | | | a bike trail and I have fun trying to keep up! |
| street bikes which are only good on a smooth surface, | | | | If get or staying in shape is on your agenda, mountain |
| Mountain bikes are bikes that are designed to go | | | | bike riding is a great choice of exercise. Not only will |
| anywhere. There are lots of different types of bikes | | | | you be burning up calories, youll be taking in lots of |
| to choose from but they generally have wider tires | | | | fresh air and I'll bet youll even get to enjoy some great |
| with a knobby tread and some type of suspension | | | | sites. Whether you go out for a short ride with the kids |
| system. | | | | or a day long trek, your body will repay you with |
| In order to choose the right bike, you must consider | | | | improved strength and muscle tone. |
| what kind of riding you plan on doing and what kind of | | | | Going through the daily stresses of life can certainly |
| budget you intend to spend. Prices range about $150 | | | | take its toll out on body and mind. Grabbing your bike |
| to many hundreds of dollars. The lower priced ones | | | | and hitting the trails is a wonderful way to get rid of |
| are generally the type of quality you would expect to | | | | the every day stress. The more you pedal the more |
| get at a chain discount store and are suitable for a | | | | you will feel the stress leaving your body. I guess that |
| beginner. Expect to find lots of colors and models on | | | | why bike clubs are becoming so popular. Check your |
| display as well as professional and beginner quality to | | | | local classifieds to see if there is a group in your area |
| choose from. | | | | or maybe you can ask co workers if they would like |
| You may have to do a lot shopping to find the bike | | | | to form a mountain bike group. |
| that best fits you. There are lots of different models to | | | | So now that youre ready to try mountain biking, where |
| choose from, make sure you try them out to find the | | | | do you go to buy a bike? You can start in department |
| one that feels best to YOU. Many people are drawn | | | | stores but youll quickly see that the quality is fitting with |
| to the colors of certain model bikes and that can be a | | | | the prices of these bikes. Sporting goods stores will |
| mistake. Unfortunately not all bikes are available in the | | | | usually be a grade above department store but for the |
| same colors so the color you love may be the wrong | | | | Mecca of bike shoppers, check out your area bike |
| length bike for your body or riding style. Every rider is | | | | specialty store. These stores have salespeople that |
| different and one bike size or style is not intended to fit | | | | are riders and will do a fantastic job of helping you pick |
| all riders, so try them out before buying. | | | | out the right bike for your needs. Wherever you |
| If youre thinking, oh I dont know bike riding doesnt | | | | decide to buy one dont let it just sit in your garage. |
| sound like all that much fun...Mountain biking will change | | | | You cant have fun mountain bike riding if you dont get |
| your mind really quick. Unlike the street bike that you | | | | out there and use it! |
| had as a kid or your old ten speed locked in your shed, | | | | |