Mountain Biking
Mountain biking is a fun way to enjoy the outdoors and get a full workout. Compared to road bikes mountain bikes have:
- fatter tires with rugged tread
- an upright cycling position
- suspension systems to absorb shock
These characteristics of a mountain bike gives the stability to ride off-ride terrains, enjoy nature with a comfortable ride.
Benefits of Mountain Biking
Mountain biking is a fun way to enjoy the health benefits of regular fitness and cardiovascular activities.
- Improved heart health
- Reduced stress with improved mental health
- Improved balance and co-ordination
- Increased brain power
- Fun hobby to enjoy the outdoors
- Socializing benefits
Cross country is the most famous biking and riders like it the most. In this biking is done point to point or to a certain destination. Riders of this category likes to race as it requires more physical fitness that can be attained by continuous practice. Drift jumping is riding bike on the soil surfaces or rocks when it starts the rider just seems as flying in the air and have to control the bike at landing points. The bike is smaller and simpler to ride and a crash will not much injure the rider.
Safe Riding
The Camping is committed to promoting responsible mountain biking. Our goal is to find the appropriate balance between access and natural resource protection. We applaud mountain bike associations that promote safe riding and ask that all mountain bikers adhere to some basis safety rules:
- Yield the right of way.
- Control your speed and pass with care.
- Give warning well in advance when overtaking horses and hikers. If necessary, stand off to one side to let oncoming horses go by and talk to riders as they pass.
- Stay on designated roads and trails.
- Don't disturb wildlife or livestock.
- Pack out all litter.
- Respect property - minimize impact by avoiding muddy trails, excessive braking or crosscutting switchbacks.
- Know local rules.
- Plan ahead.
- When possible, never ride alone. If you must ride solo, let someone know where you plan to go and when you plan to return.
