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Is mountain biking right for me?
Both men and women of nearly every fitness level enjoy mountain biking. On a bike you have the greatest control over how you ride. You will ride no faster than you want to. This may seem an intimidating sport, but everyone begins as a novice, and every mountain biker I've met is respectful of beginners. So even if you've never heard of mountain biking, don't be afraid to give it a try.
If you're new to the sport, take some time to look at the mountain biking technique page. These techniques will save you a ton of energy on the trail, even if you're not a mountain biking beginner.
Mountain biking technique for beginners
What do I need to mountain bike?
Mountain biking requires a few things that even the mountain biking beginner should have on hand for their first ride.
There are many, many different bikes out there. Road bikes, hybrid bikes, recumbant bikes, and finally mountain bikes. There are many characteristics that make a mountain bike a mountain bike, and they're explained in the link above.
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Your best resource as you begin mountain biking will not be a website.
This website is not the end all, and if you have questions that are not
addressed or apprehensions, ask your local bike store. They will be the
best resource for a mountain biking beginner.