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Author : Dave King
Publisher : Holt Paperbacks
ISBN 13 : 1466838302
Total Pages : 313 pages
Book Rating : 4.07/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Mountain Bike Experience written by Dave King and published by Holt Paperbacks. This book was released on 1996-04-15 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this fun, friendly primer, The Mountain Bike Experience, Dave King, acknowledged as a mountain biking "guru" by Sports Illustrated, opens the sport to everyone--young or old, athletic or not. Along the way, you'll discover how to keep fit, enjoy the great outdoors, and even change your outlook on life's everyday challenges. With an approach the New York Times dubbed "Zen and the art of mountain biking," King has helped thousands of riders discover the sport, as founder and former director of the Mount Snow Mountain Bike Center in Vermont. Now King shares the total experience of mountain biking, with a special focus on the emotional and spiritual rewards the sport can offer--both on and off the trail. After all, says King, "mountain biking is not a series of obstacles, but a succession of opportunities. Attitude, not ability, sets your limits." Comprehensive in scope, The Mountain Bike Experience covers: Conquering fear and embracing challenges Skills and techniques for all levels and all types of terrain Basic bike maintenance, including "Dave's 10-Step Program to Keep Your Bike in Top Running Condition" Trail selection and navigation Safety, repairs, training and conditioning Buying your first mountain bike and the gear to go with it Exploring and protecting the natural environment In addition, a handy appendix lists a variety of sources--including nonprofit organizations, bike tour companies, publications, and online resources--to aid in the further pursuit of mountain biking. Hit the trail with Dave King and discover the thrilling world of off-road riding.

Author : Keith Mills
Publisher : Stackpole Books
ISBN 13 : 9780811723152
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.51/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mountain Biking written by Keith Mills and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 1989-07 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Adventure Sports books are the perfect introduction to the skills and equipment needed to master six exciting sports. Each title in the series is packed with expert information on technique, equipment, safety, and competition; every topic is illustrated with dozens of full-color photographs and drawings.

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 80 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mountain Bike written by and published by . This book was released on 2006-04 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mountain Bike magazine has everything for the mountain bike enthusiast, from the best mountain bike and equipment reviews to a trail database with the recommended MTB trails.

Author : Joe Friel
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781884737718
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.14/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Mountain Biker's Training Bible written by Joe Friel and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Noted mountain bike expert Joe Friel covers every aspect of training, helping rides maximize the experience and minimize the problems. 12 photos. 10 illustrations. 10 charts. 20 tables. Worksheets.

Author : Peter Edwards
Publisher : Cicerone Press Limited
ISBN 13 : 184965753X
Total Pages : 243 pages
Book Rating : 4.32/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mountain Biking on the South Downs written by Peter Edwards and published by Cicerone Press Limited. This book was released on 2012-11-19 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The South Downs is a mountain biker's paradise. Thousands of kilometres of well-maintained byways and bridleways can be combined to create seemingly inexhaustible route combinations. The 26 routes in this book are graded (blue, red and black) for a range of abilities, and grouped into 6 sections: The South Downs Way National Trail (the whole route described in 3 stages) and routes around Winchester, Chichester and Petersfield, Arundel and Worthing, Brighton and Lewes and Eastbourne. They range from 14km to 57km in length and up to 95% off road, providing plenty of challenge for any mountain biker. Many tracks traverse well-drained chalk downland, providing superlative off-road conditions for much of the year. All routes are clearly illustrated on OS maps with numbered stages linking the route descriptions to maps. Extensive information is also included on facilities and services, including bike shops and mechanics, cafes, pubs and food shops, accommodation and transport links and tips on bike gear and preparation.

Author : Peter Edwards
Publisher : Cicerone Press Limited
ISBN 13 : 1783620188
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.80/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mountain Biking on the North Downs written by Peter Edwards and published by Cicerone Press Limited. This book was released on 2014-03-21 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guidebook covers 20 mountain biking routes set throughout the length and breadth of the North Downs, from Farnham in the west to Dover in the east, as well as a route along the Downs Link, which joins the North Downs Way with the South Downs Way. They range from 18.5km to 59km in length and up to 90% off road. The routes, illustrated with OS map extracts and height profiles, are graded for difficulty (blue, red and black) and are suitable for mountain bikers with at least some experience and a reasonable degree of fitness. The guide gives practical information on recommended gear, preparation and safety, as well as details of accommodation and local bike shops.

Author : James McKnight
Publisher : Crowood
ISBN 13 : 1847978576
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4.78/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mountain Biking written by James McKnight and published by Crowood. This book was released on 2014-06-30 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Crowood Sports Guides provide sound, practical advice that will make you into a better sportsperson, whether you are learning the basic skills, discovering more advanced techniques or reviewing the fundamentals of your sport. Contents include; choosing a bike and getting started in the sport; clothing, shoes and equipment; detailed coverage of core techniques for all forms of mountain biking, including body positioning, climbing, cornering and braking; techniques specific to trail riding and sections on improving your skills; tips for training and how to solve common riding problems; guide to maintaining your bike to prolong its life and keep the rider safe; trail-side repair techniques; nutrition and fitness, including hydration requirements; guide to the main race events, starting out in racing and what happens on a race day. Superbly illustrated with over 200 colour photographs.

Author : Paul Molenberg
Publisher : Gatekeeper Press
ISBN 13 : 1642374024
Total Pages : 284 pages
Book Rating : 4.25/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Let's Mountain Bike! written by Paul Molenberg and published by Gatekeeper Press. This book was released on 2019-06-19 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everything you need to be your best on the trails. This book contains extensive advice and tips that cover all aspects of mountain biking. The information is presented with clear and understandable language and visuals, making it easy to digest and apply. Riders of all ages, from the complete beginner to the more advanced will benefit from the information revealed in Let's Mountain Bike! It's an indispensable guide for those looking to hit the trails and become their best. Choosing the right bike Hitting the trails fully prepared Making the climbs easier Braking for efficiency, speed, and safety Negotiating obstacles Mental toughness, focus, and state of mind Avoiding accidents Proper bike care Much more Thousands of trails are waiting... so Let's Mountain Bike! Visit letsmountainbike.com to see more from this author.

Author : Tony Hadland
Publisher : MIT Press
ISBN 13 : 026252970X
Total Pages : 583 pages
Book Rating : 4.09/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Bicycle Design written by Tony Hadland and published by MIT Press. This book was released on 2016-10-07 with total page 583 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An authoritative and comprehensive account of the bicycle's two-hundred-year evolution. The bicycle ranks as one of the most enduring, most widely used vehicles in the world, with more than a billion produced during almost two hundred years of cycling history. This book offers an authoritative and comprehensive account of the bicycle's technical and historical evolution, from the earliest velocipedes (invented to fill the need for horseless transport during a shortage of oats) to modern racing bikes, mountain bikes, and recumbents. It traces the bicycle's development in terms of materials, ergonomics, and vehicle physics, as carried out by inventors, entrepreneurs, and manufacturers. Written by two leading bicycle historians and generously illustrated with historic drawings, designs, and photographs, Bicycle Design describes the key stages in the evolution of the bicycle, beginning with the counterintuitive idea of balancing on two wheels in line, through the development of tension-spoked wheels, indirect drives (employing levers, pulleys, chains, and chainwheels), and pneumatic tires. The authors examine the further development of the bicycle for such specific purposes as racing, portability, and all-terrain use; and they describe the evolution of bicycle components including seats, transmission, brakes, lights (at first candle-based), and carriers (racks, panniers, saddlebags, child seats, and sidecars). They consider not only commercially successful designs but also commercial failures that pointed the way to future technological developments. And they debunk some myths about bicycles—for example, the mistaken but often-cited idea that Leonardo sketched a chain-drive bike in his notebooks. Despite the bicycle's long history and mass appeal, its technological history has been neglected. This volume, with its engaging and wide-ranging coverage, fills that gap. It will be the starting point for all future histories of the bicycle.

Author : Dave King
Publisher : Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 0805037233
Total Pages : 219 pages
Book Rating : 4.34/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Mountain Bike Experience written by Dave King and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 1996-04-15 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An introduction to mountain biking that addresses the emotional and spiritual rewards of the sport as well as the physical benefits, discussing how to conquer fears about biking, and presenting information on skills and techniques, and bike equipment and maintenance.