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Mountain Biking (Outdoor Pursuits)

Mountain Biking (Outdoor Pursuits)

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Authors: Don Davis, Dave Carter
Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers
Category: Book

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Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars 1 reviews
Sales Rank: 2700668

Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 144
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 9 x 6 x 0.4

ISBN: 0873224523
Dewey Decimal Number: 796.64
EAN: 9780873224529
ASIN: 0873224523

Publication Date: January 1994
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Product Description
Now anyone can enjoy the fun and excitement of mountain biking. Whether you're a beginner who wants to learn the fundamentals or an experienced biker seeking ideas for places to ride, this book provides all the information you need to experience biking like you never have before.

Don Davis and Dave Carter get you started with expert instruction on the basics of mountain biking. You'll learn

how to choose a mountain bike and accessory equipment that's right for you and your budget,

flexibility and strengthening exercises that will improve your biking fitness,

how to maintain your bike for safe riding, and

fundamental skills for mountain biking correctly.

In addition, Mountain Biking is loaded with valuable information that even experienced riders will find useful, including descriptions of some of the best biking spots in North America and around the world.

This book is part of the Outdoor Pursuits Series from Human Kinetics Publishers. Like all the books in the series, Mountain Biking emphasizes safety, environmental responsibility, and--most of all--the fun of outdoor activity!


Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Yes, Experience the OUTDOORS Like Never Before!   October 31, 2003
A well-made book with great color photos! Great info on how to choose a bike and accessories that's right for your budget, strengthening exercises that will improve your biking fitness, maintenance and riding techniques. This is one of the few books where you'll find descriptions of the "best biking spots" in North America and worldwide!

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