Mountain Bike Skills

1. Riding How To's
2. Maintenance & Repair
3. Fitness & Training

Riding How To's

It’s easier to master a technique after you’ve watched someone else perform it--and that’s exactly what this section is all about. Click through these step-by-step guides for some one-on-one instruction that will help you sharpen your mountain biking skills.

• How To Ride Over a Log
• How To Master A Technical Descent
• How To Jump Off An Obstacle

Maintenance & Repair

Don’t let common bike problems keep you from cranking your pedals. Learn how to properly maintain your bike to prevent predicaments on the trail. Becoming skilled at a few basic repair techniques is also a good idea to get you back in the saddle should a mechanical occur.

• ‘Un-Stick’ Your Seized Seatpost
• Keep Your Mountain Bike Clean
• Change Your Bicycle Pedals
• Fix a Torn Casing on the Trail

Fitness & Training

Fitness and mountain biking go hand in hand—whether you’re looking to increase your overall mountain biking endurance or simply pedal your way up that seemingly insurmountable climb. Learn the appropriate exercises for cycling.

• Mountain Bike Strength Training
• Post Injury Recovery
• Create Good Biking Energy