Becoming a Mountain Biker
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For beginners ...
If you want to become a fireman, affiliate
yourself with your local fire brigade. But if you want
to become a mountain biker, begin with reading this
article.
1. Introduction
If you ask an average real mountain biker, all
dressed up with somewhat weird clothes and equipment,
how on earth he became such a weirdo, he will tell you
something like this: "First, I bought a mountain
bike and rode in the neighborhood. Then I started to ride local cart
tracks and also some steep trails. After a few nasty
falls, including flying over handlebars, I bought my
first helmet. When the rides were getting longer, I
padded my bottom with real black cycling shorts. They
were also disgustingly tight, but I had more clearance
around the saddle then. During hot summer months my
hands were slipping, while holding the handlebar grips. So I
bought cycling gloves... Now, after several years of
mountain biking, I have my fourth bike, which is now correct
size and quality. I've got full finger gloves and my
back turned into Camelbak..."
Well, it really takes some time before one becomes a
real mountain biker. I am going to give you some hints,
so that it is easier for you. Use The
MTB
Glossary, if you don't understand the vocabulary.
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