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 mountain bike races, dual slalom, Kamikaze!, and even observed trials. Information packed for the novice or a handy reference tool for the veteran, Basic Essentials Mountain Biking distills years of knowledge into an affordable and portable book. It's time to learn how it's done, build up confidence, and hit the trails for a lifetime of fun!