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.
