For a generation, the Basic Essentials series has been as much a part of the outdoors experience as backpacks and hiking boots. Information-packed tools for the novice or handy references for the veteran, these volumes distill years of knowledge into affordable and portable books. Whether you're planning a trip or thumbing for facts in the field, Basic Essentials books tell you what you need to know.
Discover how to choose and maintain a mountain bike, brake, turn, skid, hop, and balance, prepare for a long ride, overcome obstacles such as rocks, logs, and water and compete in cross-country races and observed trials.
Michael Strassman has frequently toured areas of Mexico and the West Coast of the United States on his mountain bike. In addition to competing in races, he has been a director and cinematographer of outdoor adventure videos, including Kamikazi, a mountain bike adventure video.