| eginning mountain bikers, they may find it very | | | | You will find that mountain biking can be very |
| overwhelming to visit a bicycling store to purchase | | | | uncomfortable to your bottom. Mountain bike shorts |
| their first bike. Even after reading mountain bike | | | | can help to keep your bottom from getting quite as |
| reviews, once you go into the store and check out the | | | | sore. Your body and bottom will get used to the riding, |
| many different accessories and bikes that are offered, | | | | but the mountain bike shorts will help your body until it |
| it can overwhelm you very easily. | | | | grows accustomed to the riding. |
| You can buy many different mountain bike | | | | Shoes |
| accessories and products. Salespeople usually work | | | | Mountain bike shoes are chosen according to what |
| by commission, so they will most likely try to | | | | type of bike pedals you have and what type of bike |
| encourage you to buy quite a bit of items that you | | | | riding that you do. If your bike uses clipless pedals, then |
| may not necessarily need. That is why it is important | | | | you will need to choose shoes that will work well with |
| to set a budget so that you are able to determine | | | | your bike pedals. Comfort and durability are the main |
| what is most important to you and what you really | | | | goals in mountain bike shoes and if you need more |
| need to begin your mountain biking journey. Here are a | | | | power, you will want to have a stiff sole on them for |
| few things that are essential in mountain biking. | | | | more efficient pedaling. |
| Helmet | | | | Protecting Your Eyes |
| This is the thing that is most important to purchase for | | | | If something gets in your eye, then you cannot see the |
| mountain biking. If you will not wear a helmet, then you | | | | trail to ride on. By wearing clear-lensed protective |
| do not need to be riding a bike. Many bike riders have | | | | glasses or sunglasses, you can help keep the dirt, wind, |
| received serious head injuries just because they will | | | | and debris from your eyes. Make certain that you |
| not wear a helmet. You will find that mountain bike | | | | choose glasses that are non-breakable for maximum |
| helmets can be quite stylish, comfortable, and you will | | | | use. |
| see that everyone else who is riding the trails is | | | | Hydrating Yourself |
| wearing a bike helmet. | | | | Keeping yourself hydrated is very important. By |
| Gloves | | | | carrying a water hydration backpack or water bottle, |
| Your hands can get quite irritated while mountain biking, | | | | you can help keep yourself from becoming |
| no matter what time of the year it may be. If you are | | | | dehydrated. Then you will be able to have more |
| a beginner, then you may find that you grip the | | | | energy and stamina. |
| handlebars quite tightly, which can irritate your hands. If | | | | Bike Repair Kit |
| you happen to crash, then you will see that your hands | | | | If you do not have the proper kit to repair your bike, |
| are the first thing that will probably come into contact | | | | then you can become stuck on the trail if you have a |
| with the ground. By wearing mountain bike gloves, you | | | | problem. For maximum safety, it is important to have a |
| will be helping to protect your hands. | | | | bike-repair multi-tool, a patch kit for flat tires, and tire |
| Shorts | | | | levers. Being prepared can help to keep you safe. |