Mountain Biking Obstacle Management

By BikesDirect

Introduction

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Bikes Direct customers interested in mountain biking may find the following information, which details some obstacles presented by off-road bicycling, helpful.

Common issues faced by off-road bikers include rocks and leaves, as well as mud and water if the weather has been rainy. Crossing a rocky area requires bicyclists to absorb the shock on their knees and elbows and stay firmly seated.

Obstacle Management

A large patch of wet leaves can be as slippery as ice. It is good form to cross the leaves on as straight of a line as possible and to avoid braking while the bike is at an angle.

When crossing water or mud, the cyclist will need to be traveling at a consistent, medium pace. It it helpful let the bike take the lead in steering through a wet area. After crossing any water, it is good practice to engage the brakes to allow them to remove excess water from the rims.