The Mountain Biking Pocket Guide

"From the author of The Mountain Bike Skills Manual, this is a take-along trail guide that covers everything you need to know when you're out on your mountain bike. The emphasis is firmly on practical skills, including changing your chain, adjusting your gears, fixing breaks, and mending punctures - skills that a surprising number of riders lack. There is a section on getting the best out of your bike and your ride - from cornering effectively to wheelies and bunny hops - as well as information on preparation, planning, weather, nutrition, trail etiquette, and first aid. Packed with color photos and illustrations in a step-by-step format, compact, comprehensive, and clear, this is a must-have companion for all mountain bikers heading out on the trail"--

From the author of The Mountain Bike Skills Manual, this take-along guide has everything you need to know when you’re out on your mountain bike. Mountain bike racer and trainer, Clive Forth, emphasizes practical skills that a surprising number of riders lack, including changing your chain, adjusting your gears, fixing breaks, and mending punctures. Included is information on getting the best out of your bike and your ride – from cornering effectively to wheelies and bunny hops – as well as tips on preparation, planning, weather, nutrition, trail etiquette, and first aid. Packed with color photos and illustrations in a step-by-step format, this is a must-have companion for all mountain bikers heading out on the trail.

The Mountain Biking Moab Pocket Guide gives fat-tire enthusiasts the skinny on where to ride in this southwestern Mecca for mountain biking. The best rides around Moab, in Canyonlands and Arches national parks, high in the La Sals, and along the Colorado River are all covered in this handy pocket-size guidebook.

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.

The Mountain Biking Moab Pocket Guide gives fat-tire enthusiasts the skinny on where to ride in this southwestern Mecca for mountain biking. The best rides around Moab, in Canyonlands and Arches national parks, high in the La Sals, and along the Colorado River are all covered in this handy pocket-size guidebook. Detailed ride descriptions make it easy to find the trailheads and follow the routes, with easy-to-read maps and ratings for physical and technical difficulty. This guide will help mountain bikers choose a ride that's appropriate for their fitness and skill level and is an indispensable companion for all their fat-tire fun.

A handy pocket-sized guide to mountain biking in Moab, Utah. Detailed ride descriptions make it easy to find the trailheads and follow the routes, helping mountain bikers stay on track with accurate distances keyed to easy-to-read maps and ratings for physical and technical difficulty.

If you’re looking for the ultimate mountain bike guide for the totally honed, welcome to William (Not Bill) Nealy’s world. Nealy’s expertise (acquired through years of crash and burn) enables him to translate hard-learned reflexes and instinctive responses into easy-to-understand drawings: drawings that will make you a much better rider. Nealy’s cartoon illustrations combine insight with humor and knowledge with humiliation. So, if you are ready to shorten the learning curve and master the advanced techniques of mountain biking, get ready to have some laughs and log a few miles with William Nealy.