TRAINING RESOURCES
The learning curve is pretty big with this sport. It seems like it's just about "riding a bike" - which is something most people learn to do when they are 3 or 4 years old. But it's not that simple, especially with mountain biking. It IS still just riding a bike: the basic balance, the pedaling, the handlebars and brake levers. But mountain biking is highly technical. You have to learn balance on a bike at slow speed. You have to learn where to look through a curve in the trail, how to roll over stumps and roots rocks - and know what kinds of dirt or gravel will or will not hold your tire's grip. In mountain biking you learn how to lean the bike over to make a turn, while still staying upright enough to force those tire edges into the ground. It's technical, but it's also so very simple! But there is a learning curve. Hopefully this library of how-to's will straighten that curve out for you - or at least help you know where you should be looking to get around that curve!
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kick apps tools for training & fun
Training peaks appCoach Cammie keeps this updated every week to help you peak at just the right time for races. It's been known to produce #1 results!
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strava appLog your ride with the free version of Strava. Give and receive "kudos" to others on the team. It's a great way to get to know others on the team.
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TrailforksTrailForks is a great way to discover new trails across the state and beyond. It's also a great way to not get lost when you're on an unfamiliar trail.
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"My two favorite things in life are libraries and bicycles. They both move people forward without wasting anything. The perfect day: riding a bike to the library."
-- Peter Golkin, NASA scientist