| So you're looking for something to do in Newcastle. | | | | beginner level riders. |
| Why not try mountainbiking? There are several; places | | | | Perseverance and tenacity are the two essential |
| that will rent you a decent bike and some might even | | | | qualities of a great biker. A strong will along with a |
| take you on a tour to the better biking areas. If you're | | | | goal-oriented attitude are needed for becoming |
| new to mountain miking, here are a few things you | | | | successful in this sport. Like all other sports, it takes |
| should know. | | | | time and practice. There would be some small injuries |
| Mountain biking can keep you healthy, help you taste | | | | here and there as you start as a beginner. |
| nature as well as offer a great way to see the area | | | | While it is a matter of personal preference, the bike |
| around Newcastle. Though the exercise can be | | | | type can decide what types of ride you could expect. |
| exciting, be careful as you speed down the slopes as | | | | Choosing a bike is difficult because of the plethora of |
| it can be extremely unsafe. Though some perils lurk | | | | choices you have in terms of styles, shapes and |
| round the corner, it can be safe and fun for the family, | | | | prices. Do not buy a bike before scanning through the |
| if you take a bit of care and caution. | | | | net and comparing the various prices. A great biker |
| Downhill, free riding and cross country are the three | | | | always enjoys a feeling of extreme togetherness with |
| categories of mountain biking. Though there are some | | | | his or her bike and thus it is compulsory that you |
| amount of similarity in the three styles, the skills needed | | | | should go for a trial run before you decide to buy any |
| are different. The type of bike you ride would actually | | | | product. Your personal comfort level and the gears |
| depend on the type of mountain biking you choose. | | | | are to be checked before purchase. Consider going on |
| This sport can be best explained as biking on wild and | | | | some guided tours with hired equipment before buying |
| irregular locations. There are areas all over Australia | | | | anything too. |
| which are specially meant for mountain biking | | | | Mountain bike riding involves traveling through perilous |
| purposes. Knowledge of the route and any applicable | | | | landscape and you ought to wear your helmet and |
| rules and regulations are necessary before you | | | | pads for elbows and knees. If you are following a |
| undertake any trail and these are available from local | | | | group or riding in the woods you should strongly |
| parks. It is possible that there are many group rides | | | | consider a pair of goggles as well. Never take safety |
| and competitions taking place in your area as there | | | | casually when you are mountain biking. |
| are around Newcastle. Check the net and the local | | | | The biking around Newcastle is great and well |
| news paper for more information about such events. | | | | worthwhile whether you are a long term local or just |
| Usually there are groups both for advanced and | | | | passing through as a tourist. |