Bicycling Magazine's Mountain Biking Skills
  Whether you're just getting started or you're a seasoned rider, this guide will help you hone your skills and make the most of every ride. You'll learn from experts who've been through it all. From uphill skills to downhill thrills, you're sure to find everything you need to know how to ride like a pro.
Discover how to:
- Fit a great ride into a busy schedule
- Cruise through the toughest corners
- Tap into the flow—and glide over challenging terrain
- Acclimate quickly and easily to every hazard on trails
- Boost your climbing speed and comfort
- Revive a midseason training slump
- Crash without getting hurt
Table of Contents
Introduction | Dirt for roadies (and everyone else) | De-teching the tech | The hour of power | A matter of balance | Loosen up | Perfect your pedaling | Speed is what you need | Them's the brakes | Turn without turning | Get over it! | Rough stuff | Slippery surfaces | Pedal smarts | Eat your energy | Breathe right | End your beginning | Freeriding: mountain biking's new face | 24 hours of power | Go with the flow | Ride a narrow trail | Bunny-hopping | The tripod turn | Uphill skills | Downhill thrills | Part the waters | Crash and learn | Pace yourself like a pro | Midseason revival | Dual school | Wanna race? | The pro speaks | Mountain biking position | Glossary
About the Author
Ben Hewitt, a former Vermont state mountain-bike champion, has been active in racing and training for more than 20 years. He writes about sports and the outdoors for a variety of publications, including Bicycling, Men's Journal, Mountain Bike, Outside, and Skiing. He resides in Vermont.
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