Mountain Biking Basics
The Trailhead Series, #23
WES HALLORAN
Sinopsis
Most new riders dont get hurt by the trail. They get hurt by starting on one thats too hard, on a bike that doesnt fit, with no pump, no plan, and a habit of staring at the rock theyre trying to miss.
Mountain Biking Basics is the plain-spoken guide to getting onto dirt trails on two wheels and coming home in one piece. Its honest about the risks, skeptical of gear hype, and clear about the habits that matter: starting easy, checking the bike, looking where you want to go, carrying a repair kit, and walking anything youre not sure of.
Inside, youll learn how to:
Find beginner trails, skills areas, and bike parks, and read trail difficulty ratings, which vary from place to place Choose between a hardtail and full suspension, get the size right, rent or demo first, and understand e-bike classes Fit a helmet properly, know when to replace it, and pick gloves, eye protection, pads, pedals, and clothing Carry water, food, a basic repair kit, and the Ten Essentials scaled to the ride Set tire pressure and saddle height, and run a quick pre-ride check before every ride Use the ready position, brake and shift smoothly, corner, climb, descend, and roll over roots and rocks Fix a flat and a broken chain on the trail, and know when to walk the bike out Plan time and water, ride safely around weather, wildlife, and darkness, share the trail, and handle crashes, head injuries, and getting lostThe book ends with a six-ride plan that takes you from a first skills session to an 8-mile ride on beginner singletrack, with distances, climbing, time estimates, and water worked out.
Book 23 of The Trailhead Series, practical outdoor guides for people who are just getting started.
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Ficha Técnica
Editorial: Wes Halloran
ISBN: 9798237774078
Idioma: Inglés
Fecha de lanzamiento: 02/11/2026
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