I know of two habits in life that can turn you into a hopeless addict in no time. One of these habits is crack and the other is shredding berms. Once you learn how to smoothly carry your speed round banked turns, you’ll want to ride your mountain bike forever. But nailing berms isn’t easy. … Read more
Riding down descents on a mountain bike. Catching up speed. Losing control clipped in. Washouts. Flying over the bar. Crashing. Few things are immobilizing as the fear of falling off a MTB at speed or worse, crashing and breaking your bones. There’s never been a mountain biker who’s never felt alone and vulnerable riding fast … Read more
You read a how to get started in mountain biking guide and took action. You then chose a mtb riding style you resonated with and bought a good bike. You bought a fatbike, downhill bike, enduro bike, trail bike, or whatever it is you bought and hit the trails. A couple months later, you love … Read more
Whether you’re a roadie transitioning to technical mountain biking or a complete mountain biking beginner, there’s quite a few things to learn. In mountain biking for beginners, I detail everything you need to know to make your first mtb trip one you’ll always treasure. Also read: Different Types of Bikes and Cycling FAQs Well, it’s … Read more
Have you ever wondered how many types of bikes there are in the biking universe? There are many types of bicycles, you say, but how many different types of bikes does the cycling market offer? There are at least 22 different types of bicycles on the planet. Also read: different types of cycle sports. While … Read more
Two events in a child’s life remain etched in their memory forever. The first event is when they get their first-ever new, shiny kid’s bike. The second event is when they finally learn how get around the neighborhood on their precious bike. Now that you’ve bought brad or Brian a brand-spanking new bike, it’s time … Read more
Biking is a healthy way to get around, and most people find that biking across the city is often faster than driving. Cycling is one of the best ways to burn fat (calories). According to Harvard University, if a 125-pound person bikes at 14-15.9mph for 30 minutes, they’d burn 300 calories.And if a 185-pound person … Read more
In these cycling FAQs, I answer 35 biking-related questions to deepen your understanding of this exciting sport. In case there’s a cycling question you’d have loved for me to answer and I didn’t, mention it in the comments section below. Also read: Best Cycling Shoes for Wide Feet How to Clean a Bike How to … Read more
Learn how to repair your scuffed bike shoes, and you’ll significantly prolong their lifespan. If you’re the handy type, fixing scuffs on your cycling shoes shouldn’t be too hard. But maybe you’re not into DIY-ing things or just don’t want to do it for some reason. In that case, you can always pay a good … Read more
Riders fall off speeding bikes all the time. And nothing much happens if they’d helmeted up properly. Every cyclist deserves a certified bike helmet. But if your helmet’s dripping with sweat and stinks like neglect, you won’t want to wear it that much. As a bike rider, you should learn how to clean a cycling … Read more