 Mountain Biking is an exciting recreation activity or competitive sport which requires fitness as well as technical skills
Getting started in mountain biking is simple. Hire
or purchase a mountain bike and get some tips on great places to ride
for beginners and go and have a go. Riding competently off-road
is a skill which develops through experience and practice. The very
best riders can perform amazing miracles, but most cyclists can
master the basics and enjoy the challenge of riding away from
roads.
One of the best ways to learn off-road skills is by watching other
riders. Riding in a group also has added safety benefits and it makes
sense to join a local Mountain Bike club as they can give you great
tips and kow the best places to ride. Mountain biking puts
you closely in touch with nature and the landscape and every ride has
the potential to become a mini adventure.
Thare are range of exciting Mountain Bike events run around Australia
catering for beginners to the most advanced and competitive
riders.
Competitive Mountain Bike events include
Some tips to keep the trails open
Remember when Mountain Biking to be considered of other trail users and
nature. Mountain Bike Australia encourages all mountain bike to
ahere to the following guidelines:
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Try not to scare animals
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Ride on open trails only
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Always give way
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In all situation, control you bike
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Leave no trade, plan ahead and tell others where you are going.
Want to talk the experts?
Mountain Bike Australia (MTBA) is the body for
mountain biking throughout Australia and is run by mountain bikers
for mountain bikers. They offer a range of memberships including
competition, social and supporter membership and they can get you in
touch with a local Mountain Bike Club.
TrailFlix - Showcasing Sydney's best mountain biking trails
This site is aimed at new riders who are looking
to get on their bikes but don't know what's out there or where to go.
There are links to Sydney MTB clubs, NSW National Park sites, the
Mountain Biking Association of Australia, IMBA (International Mountain
Biking Associaiton), and a range of information to make it easier to
get out and ride.
Don't know what bike is best for you?
Do some research, read Australia's own Mountain Bike Australia
magazine, which includes reviews of bikes and destinations,
visit websites of different brands to look at the features
and talk to other mountain bike riders about their experience, before
you head off to the bike shop.
- Click here for the links to the CPF members, as they invest a percentage ot their turnover back into cycling and are worth supporting.
Interested in Mountain Bike Terminology?
- Click here for a fact sheet with common used lingo.
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