The Mountain Bike Skills Manual - Softcover

Clive Forth

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1408127326 ISBN 13: 9781408127322

Publisher: A&C Black, 2011

Synopsis

Mountain biking is exploding in popularity and this book covers everything a rider needs to know, including the history of the sport, the bikes, where and how to ride, how to succeed in competition and how to get the best out of your bike. It covers all the major disciplines including dirt biking, trail riding and cross country.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

More riders than ever are heading to the country on their mountain bikes. It’s a sport that has exploded over the last twenty years, as people of all ages  and walks of life are drawn to the thrill of the ride.  Written by rider, racer and trainer Clive Forth, The Mountain Bike Skills Manual is the  best resource for anyone who wants to know more about the sport and develop their  abilities. Illustrated with excellent step-by-step biking trick shots and covering  everything from equipment and core skills to competitions and recreational  riding, it’s a book no rider will want to be without.
Including:
Trail riding · Downhill · 4X
Dual slalom  ·  Enduro · Marathon
Street riding · Cross-country
Free-ride · Slope style

About the Author:

Clive Forth is a leading mountain bike racer and trainer. He competed in the first UK mountain bike series, took part in the World Championships and is currently part of the Extreme Endurance team. He now writes regularly for the UK's best-known mountain bike magazines - MBUK and MBR - and also for Descent World, an online magazine.

About this edition

• Publisher: A&C Black
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1408127326
• ISBN 13: 9781408127322
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 208