The Mountain Bike Experience: A Complete Introduction to the Joys of Off-Road Riding

by Dave King, Michael Kaminer

Overview

In this fun, friendly primer, The Mountain Bike Experience, Dave King, acknowledged as a mountain biking "guru" by Sports Illustrated, opens the sport to everyone--young or old, athletic or not. Along the way, you'll discover how to keep fit, enjoy the great outdoors, and even change your outlook on life's everyday challenges.

With an approach the New York Times dubbed "Zen and the art of mountain biking," King has helped thousands of riders discover the sport, as founder and former director of the Mount Snow Mountain Bike Center in Vermont. Now King shares the total experience of mountain biking, with a special focus on the emotional and spiritual rewards the sport can offer--both on and off the trail. After all, says King, "mountain biking is not a series of obstacles, but a succession of opportunities. Attitude, not ability, sets your limits."

Comprehensive in scope, The Mountain Bike Experience covers:

Conquering fear and embracing challenges
Skills and techniques for all levels and all types of terrain
Basic bike maintenance, including "Dave's 10-Step Program to Keep Your Bike in Top Running Condition"
Trail selection and navigation
Safety, repairs, training and conditioning
Buying your first mountain bike and the gear to go with it
Exploring and protecting the natural environment

In addition, a handy appendix lists a variety of sources--including nonprofit organizations, bike tour companies, publications, and online resources--to aid in the further pursuit of mountain biking. Hit the trail with Dave King and discover the thrilling world of off-road riding.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781466838307
Publisher:	Holt, Henry & Company, Inc.
Publication date:	04/15/1996
Sold by:	Macmillan
Format:	eBook
Pages:	224
File size:	7 MB

About the Author

Dave King developed the world's first instructional program for mountain biking at Mount Snow, Vermont, in 1988. A recognized authority on mountain biking, he now travels around the country as a consultant to resorts, bicycle manufacturers, and national mountain biking associations, and is developing the nation's first Mountain Bike Patrol program.

Michael Kaminer owns a public relations firm in New York City and learned to love mountain biking under Dave King's tutelage. He has co-written or contributed to several previous books, including the Frommer's New York guidebook series.

Dave King developed the world's first instructional program for mountain biking at Mount Snow, Vermont, in 1988. A recognized authority on mountain biking, he now travels around the country as a consultant to resorts, bicycle manufacturers, and national mountain biking associations, and is developing the nation's first Mountain Bike Patrol program.
Michael Kaminer owns a public relations firm in New York City and learned to love mountain biking under Dave King's tutelage. He has co-written or contributed to several previous books, including the Frommer's New York guidebook series.

Editorial Reviews

"The Mountain Bike Experience will leave the cyclist with a new sense of respect and responsibility for the land and the environment. A must-read for cyclists, based on fun and love for the land we live, walk, and ride on. "-Mark Bettinger, the Sierra Club

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