| Mountain biking is a sport where riders take | | | | Dirt Jumping: This one is pretty clear - large mounds of |
| specially-designed bikes off-road, usually on rough, hilly, | | | | dirt are built for the mountain bikers to drive over. The |
| and dangerous terrain. The bikes have been reinforced | | | | idea is to jump over the mound of dirt, clearing it, and |
| with extra support and bigger tires in order to meet the | | | | landing perfectly on the bike. |
| rigorous demands of the courses the riders choose. | | | | Trials: Trial riders use their bikes to jump over |
| To excel at mountain biking, the rider has to have | | | | obstacles of various sizes. It is a variation of BMX |
| more skills than the average rider, due to the dangers | | | | biking, and judged similarly to that or skateboarding, |
| of the sport. | | | | with credit given for creativity, style, and the |
| There are many different types of mountain biking: | | | | uniqueness of the moves. |
| Cross Country: This is the most popular choice for | | | | Freeride: Freeride incorporates a bit of every other |
| most mountain bikers. The style includes different | | | | style of mountain biking, hence the name. There are |
| types of terrain, as well as hills and loops. The bikers | | | | downhill elements to it, but there are also trails and |
| follow a specifically outlined course, and some even | | | | stunts, as well as generally rough terrain for the bikers |
| race in this fashion. | | | | to handle. The bikers must be extremely skilled and be |
| Downhill: Downhill mountain biking is almost like skiing, | | | | well-rounded in their mountain biking abilities in order to |
| but on a bike. In fact, most downhill bikers choose to | | | | participate in freeride activities. |
| use ski resorts, during the summer, to execute their | | | | Those are the main types of mountain biking. It is very |
| stunts. Because riding a bike up such steep hills would | | | | important to remember that this is a dangerous sport |
| be almost impossible, the bikers usually use a ski lift or | | | | that should never be entered into lightly. Many people |
| a car to get to the top before making their descent. | | | | are injured doing advanced stunts, or crashing their |
| Surprisingly, the bikers don't just go straight down the | | | | bikes - it's wise to spend some time with people who |
| hill; the course is set up in such a way that the biker will | | | | know a bit more about the sport before jumping into it |
| face various, rough terrains, as well as jumps and | | | | without any studying. It is also important to have the |
| droops that are significant in nature. This is considered | | | | proper equipment, such as pads, helmets, goggles, and |
| the most dangerous form of mountain biking and | | | | other protective gear to prevent or minimize injuries |
| requires a lot of gear, know-how, ability, and skill. | | | | when participating in these events. |