mountain biker

Off-road pedaler

A mountain biker is someone who rides a bicycle on rough terrain—trails, dirt paths, hills, and mountains rather than paved roads.

The term covers both casual weekend riders and competitive athletes: Mountain bikers gathered at the trailhead before dawn.

The activity emphasizes technical skill, endurance, and specialized equipment with knobby tires and suspension systems.

Related

enduro · bike park · full suspension · clipless pedals · helmet · rider · drop · send it · air time · rock garden · descending · switchback · jump · berm · gnarly · hydration pack · chainring · downhill

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Opposites
terrain type

mountain bikerroad cyclist

Paved-surface bicycle competitor

track cyclist · touring cyclist

locomotion/transportation mode

mountain bikerhiker

One who walks outdoors

walker · backpacker · couch potato · pedestrian · horseback rider

Family

mountain, biker, mountain bike, mountaineer, mountain biking, mountain bikes

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G