Handy Tips for Mountain

Bikers

Having Plans to Do Mountain Biking?

Consider the Following Safety Tips when Hitting

the Mountain Bumps and Slopes

1. BRAKING

Use your brakes judiciously when going DOWNHILL.

Brake your front brake nice and

easy to stay more in control.

2. GOING DOWNHILL

Keep your elbows loose to absorb the shocks of the ride.

Let your shoulders guide you around

turns.

Your hands must be firm not tense.

When the terrain is rocky and bumpy -

stand on the pedals.

If the path is too bumpy and steep

- drop your saddle a bit.

Keep your front pedal slightly

higher to avoid small rocks from getting jammed.

Keep Your Concentration.

3. GOING UPHILL

Move into a lower gear

that is most comfortable

for the incline.

Stay seated while going up to avoid

spinning out of track.

Remember to keep pedaling to make the journey

smoothly.

These tips will help you maneuver your mountain

bikes effectively.

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