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A woman's passion for sports - on rock climbing, running, marathons, caving, hiking, health and fitness. The journey that takes a beginner to recognition begins with a lot of determination and heart.
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Mountain Biking: Clothes For Winter Riding
Mountain biking in cold weather has always been a challenge. The problem is that you’ll start out cold then warm up and break a sweat, making yourself wet. Then, when you travel downhill, the combination of wet skin and windchill will be qu...
Disc Brakes Or Rim Brakes
This can be a very important decision when you are buying a mountain bike. There are actually two answers to the question of disc brakes or rim brakes. If you want better, more consistent brake performance in all conditions, disc brakes are what yo...
Mountain Biking Vacations
Taking a mountain biking vacation is an excellent way to unwind and explore America. There are several companies that offer mountain biking tours that go through scenic routes, and they often arrange any accomodations for travelers as well. For a...
Mountain Biking: The Bunny Hop
In mountain biking and even BMX riding, the bunny hop is a bike trick that involved the rider lifting the bike up and over an obstacle while remaining in motion on the bike. Experienced bikers can lift their bikes in excess of a meter or one and a ...
Cross Country Mountain Biking
Cross country mountain biking is cross country at its finest. Where free riders and downhill bikers use four wheel bikes and ski lifts to get them to their destination, cross country bikers get to the top of the mountain by the ride. Though free ...
Mountain Biking: Choosing the Right Shoes
These days with the variety of cycling shoes available and the increased specialisations in their designs, picking a good pair of biking shoes can be a daunting task. Although it is not necessary to ride with shoes specifically designed for mountai...
