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Getting Started Mountain Biking

Mountain biking in Texas is a wonderful and exciting adventure. It frees you from the concrete jungle of the city and allows you to get back to nature. Texas Mountain Biking in particular is a great activity for anyone to participate in. Not only will it give you an opportunity to breath the fresh air and see nature, it also increases your fitness level and helps you to stay in shape.

Getting started mountain biking doesn’t take much, all you need to get started is a bike with 2 good wheels… and preferably a helmet. Here you will find everything you need to hit the trail and have an adventure. This will put you on the path to getting started.

Recommended Gear for Mountain Biking

Here are your absolute necessities to get started. Nothing excessive or fancy, no bells and whistles. These are just the good old fashioned MUST-HAVES of the mountain bike world.

Optional Gear for Mountain Biking

If you are looking to expand your mountain biking gear to include some of the high end equipment and optional gear, here is a good list to get started with.

Find a Trail

Once you have equipped yourself with the necesary gear its time to go hit the trail! Use our always growing list of Texas mountain bike trails to find a great trail in your area.

Basic Tips for New Riders

When you are just starting out riding there are going to be a hundred different distractions at all times. Here are a few tips to keep your hands on the bars and your tires beneath you.
  • Always look ahead and think ahead.
  • Ride with CONFIDENCE!
  • But also, Don’t be afraid to walk if something is above your current skill.
  • When braking, always use both brakes.
  • Choose a gear that is easy enough that you are not struggling, but also hard enough that your butt doesn’t bounce on top of the seat.
Thats it, you are now ready to go attack the trails and conquer them. You are just starting your adventure, ride hard, ride often and always have fun! If you are a new rider feel free to ask any questions in the comment box below.For those more experienced, let me know if you have any other suggestions  of if I left anything out.