Extreme Mountain Biking

Extreme mountain bikers take to the mountains to satisfy their need for speed and extreme heights. From racing downhill on the steepest mountain slopes to performing tricks on obstacles such as fallen logs, these athletes have found creative ways to involve nature in their sport like no other extreme athletes. Extreme Mountain Biking provides kids with all they need to know about - extreme mountain bikes and their maintenance - the history of this young sport - the styles of riding and their main competitions - the stars who defy gravity

Describes the history of mountain bike racing and the equipment, skills, techniques, and safety concerns involved in this competitive sport.

Extreme sports are about thrill, exhilaration, excitement, and adventure. Those who participate are daredevils at heart; athletes who crave adrenalin-pumping speed, death-defying height, and the thrill of adventure in their sport. In Sports on the Edge!, readers will get a close-up look at the most popular and mind-blowing extreme sports. Readers will discover the history behind each sport, learn the basics of how to get started, find out the essential equipment needed, be given instructions on how to perform simple tricks and stunts, and learn who the heroes of the sport are, as well as about the sporting events in which they compete.

Explore the wheeled world of enduro! Readers will learm about enduro styles, equipment needed, and safety measures taken for this sport on wheels. Discover other extreme mountain biking and how athletes practice their skills and experience thrills in nature. The Capstone Interactive edition comes with simultaneous access for every student in your school and includes read aloud audio recorded by professional voice over artists.

Blake Coffey knows the mountain trails better than anyone. He practices harder than anyone. And nobody can pull the stunts he does. So winning the Summit Race seems to be a sure thing.until he finds a backpack of hundred-dollar bills along the trail during a practice run. Now it seems the sport he lives for just might kill him.

Discusses the sport of mountain biking, describing some of the racing and trick moves, as well as some of the safety concerns involved in the sport.

If you want to ride like a pro, you should learn from a pro! In Mastering Mountain Bike Skills, Third Edition, world-champion racer Brian Lopes and renowned riding coach Lee McCormack share their elite perspectives, real-life race stories, and their own successful techniques to help riders of all styles and levels build confidence and experience the full exhiliration of the sport. Mastering Mountain Bike Skills is the best-selling guide for all mountain biking disciplines, including enduro, pump track racing, dual slalom, downhill, cross-country, fatbiking, and 24-hour races. It absolutely captures the sport and offers everything you need to maximize performance and excitement on the trail. Learn how to select the proper bike and customize it for your unique riding style. Develop a solid skills base so you can execute techniques with more power and precision. Master the essential techniques to help you carve every corner, nail every jump, and conquer every obstacle in your path. Last, but not least, prepare yourself to handle every type of weather and trail condition that the mountain biking world throws at you. Whether you’re a recreational rider looking to rock the trails with friends, are a seasoned enthusiast, or are aspiring to be a top pro, Mastering Mountain Bike Skills will improve your ride and dust the competition. Don't just survive the trail—own the trail, and enjoy the thrill of doing it.

Briefly describes the equipment, techniques, various locations, and personalities involved in riding mountain bikes.