| Mountain biking is an exciting and fun sport that has | | | | any size. Even small ones are a good way to begin to |
| evolved into one of the most popular sports around. | | | | learn the proper technique of jumping. It may be best |
| Many people want to participate in the sport, but would | | | | to start small and then build bigger. Mountain bike jumps |
| like to be able go right out back and have their own | | | | can be created by digging a hole and taking the dirt |
| mountain bike course available. Creating mountain bike | | | | and piling it up. The hole can be made to slope so that |
| jumps can be accomplished and bring the sport right | | | | it can also be used as a landing spot. The shape of |
| into your home. Learning how to make proper jumps | | | | the jump will be determined by how the dirt is placed. |
| can help mountain bikers be safe out on the road. | | | | Any shape can be made when creating a home |
| Practicing techniques when making jumps can also | | | | mountain bike jump. Make sure that the landings on |
| assist in the biker being able to stay in control and | | | | either side of the jump are packed down well so that |
| keep their speed up while riding the trails. Making | | | | jumping is smoother. Dirt can also be brought in and |
| mountain bike jumps to practice with can fun and a | | | | mountain bike jumps can be made from the dirt. Again, |
| great learning opportunity. Some things to consider | | | | it is important to pack the dirt so that the jump is solid. |
| when deciding to create mountain bike jumps can | | | | If there is not enough space for a large jump, several |
| include how much space is actually available for the | | | | small jumps can be made and these are a good way |
| jump. There must be enough space in front of the | | | | to learn about jumping over several obstructions. |
| jump and behind it in order to have room to pick up | | | | Mountain bike jumps are really very easy to create |
| speed over the jump. Also, keep in mind that a jump | | | | and maintain. Not only can these be a great way to |
| placed next to a large object has the potential risk for | | | | learn the ins and outs of mountain biking, they are also |
| injury. In order to create mountain bike jumps, you will | | | | fun and bring a much loved sport right into your own |
| need shovels and rakes. Mountain bike jumps can be | | | | backyard. |