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Mountain Biking for Beginners
Mountain biking is bigger than ever, here are some handy tips for getting started
Mountain biking, it seems, is more popular than ever. Whether you’re looking for a way to get yourself in shape, you want to hit dirt jumps and get insane air time, or you just want an active hobby that gives you something you can tinker with, mountain biking fits the bill. But, like many popular activities, it can be a little scary when you first start out. This guide aims to make this wonderful sport just a little less intimidating.
1. Age is Just a Number
It’s never too late to get your first mountain bike. As long as you can physically ride, you shouldn’t let the fact that you’re a little advanced in years (or a little young, for that matter) stop you from hitting the trails. Of course, take this tip with a healthy dose of reality; if you’re just starting out at 50-years old, there probably isn’t going to be a Red Bull sponsorship for free riding in your future but the trails, bridleways, and bike parks are there for you as much as anyone else.
2. Your Bike Doesn’t Need to Be the Best
An unfortunately common occurrence in mountain biking is a somewhat snobbish attitude regarding people with “cheap” bikes. This…
