Tips To Get Started In Mountain Biking 2021
Mountain biking is a recreational and sport that seduces many bikers worldwide and in addition more and more people every weekend. And it is that cycling and mountains are a perfect combination to enjoy from the first route, regardless of the level of the practitioner.
When it comes to mountain biking, there are always some doubts, questions, and unknowns. Which bicycle is the best to start off the road without investing a lot of money? What do you need to take to the mountain? Following these tips will help you avoid bad experiences and resolve doubts.
Which bike to choose?
The first question that arises when starting out in mountain biking is which bike to choose. It is advisable to start with one of the mountain bikes to get started that can be found in the market and whose cost is not, at all, high.
A recommendation that all veterans make to novice cyclists is to look for a second-hand MTB bike before buying a new one.
And it is good advice because with it you will test if you really like this sport, you will learn to solve your first breakdowns and you will know what your physical condition is and where your limits are.
If you are going to buy a mountain bike to get started in this sport, do not neglect the importance of size. More important than the range of components you assemble is that it fits your size.
To the mountain, always with a helmet
The next essential element for doing a mountain biking route for the first time (and in this case every time) is the helmet. There is no excuse not to wear a mountain bike helmet when riding a bike.
It is important that it be a specific helmet for mountain biking since another common mistake among those who approach this sport for the first time is to think that they can use the case of the motorcycle or one to practice horse riding. The use of a bicycle helmet is indifferent to the level you have as a biker, be it tall or short, whether you are a professional or just take a ride.
Whatever your physical condition, there is a route for you
There are two questions that many newcomer bikers ask themselves the day they are going out on the mountain route for the first time: Do I have to be physically strong? and Will I be able to complete the route? The first answer is NO and the second is YES.
If there are no contraindications for health reasons or physical limitations, you will have no problem enjoying your first outing with the bicycle. The wonderful thing about mountain biking is that 8-kilometer walks with a sandwich break around the town are worthwhile as great routes of 100 kilometers on mixed terrain.
However, it is necessary to follow two recommendations:
1. Be realistic with your limits
2. Study the route you want to do and where you are going to pedal
Both are very important for a successful first mountain biking experience. It is always preferable to stay wanting more and know where you are in case of an incident than to lose yourself in the mountains and run out of strength to return.
Tips that you should not forget
In summary, and apart from the elements that are necessary to carry in the backpack, how to plan a route or the attitude to have in the mountains, these are the four things that you should take into account if you are going to start in the Mountain biking:
1. A bike with quality components adjusted to your size
2. A specific helmet for mountain biking
3. A route according to your current physical condition
4. Desire to enjoy
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