mountain biking
Off-road pedaling sport
Mountain biking is cycling on rough terrain—trails, dirt paths, hills, and backcountry—using bikes built for the challenge.
The bikes feature sturdy frames, wide knobby tires, and suspension systems.
The activity ranges from casual trail rides to extreme downhill racing: We went mountain biking in the foothills.
Someone who does this is a mountain biker.
Narrow recreational path
- switchbackReversing mountain path
- descentDownward slope or lineage
- ascentUpward movement
- climbAscend using effort
slope · elevation · ridge · rocky · steep · gravel · off-road · berm
Surge of intense excitement
- rushQuick sudden movement
- excitementState of eager enthusiasm
- exhilarationIntense joyful excitement
- speedRate of motion
danger · risk · daring · fearless · extreme · heart-pounding · intense · high-octane
Both axles have shock absorbers
- hardtailBike with unsuspended rear
- derailleurBike gear changer
- shifterDevice for changing gears
- disc brakesFriction-based vehicle decelerators
handlebars · saddle · frame · helmet · gloves · cleats · spokes · rim
Tree-dense ecosystem
- valleyLow ground between heights
- wildernessUncultivated, uninhabited natural region
- natureInherent quality or disposition
- sceneryVisible natural surroundings
meadow · canyon · gorge · ravine · creek · vista · panorama · backcountry
Capacity for sustained effort
- climbingAscending by physical effort
- cardiovascularOf heart and blood vessels
- fitnessGood physical shape
- conditioningLearned behavioral adaptation
persistence · grit · determination · perseverance · energy · strength · lactate · hydration
singletrack
Narrow recreational path
- switchbackReversing mountain path
- descentDownward slope or lineage
- ascentUpward movement
climb · slope · elevation · ridge · rocky · steep · gravel · off-road · berm · rock garden
thrill
Surge of intense excitement
- rushQuick sudden movement
- excitementState of eager enthusiasm
- exhilarationIntense joyful excitement
speed · danger · risk · daring · fearless · extreme · heart-pounding · intense · high-octane · boldness
full-suspension
Both axles have shock absorbers
- hardtailBike with unsuspended rear
- derailleurBike gear changer
- shifterDevice for changing gears
disc brakes · handlebars · saddle · frame · helmet · gloves · cleats · spokes · rim · tire
forest
Tree-dense ecosystem
- valleyLow ground between heights
- wildernessUncultivated, uninhabited natural region
- natureInherent quality or disposition
scenery · meadow · canyon · gorge · ravine · creek · vista · panorama · backcountry · fire road
stamina
Capacity for sustained effort
- climbingAscending by physical effort
- cardiovascularOf heart and blood vessels
- fitnessGood physical shape
conditioning · persistence · grit · determination · perseverance · energy · strength · lactate · hydration · bonking
- bike ridesroad cycling, trail rides, group rides, hill climbs, charity rides
- outdoor adventureshiking, wilderness camping, backpacking, trekking, camping
- trail activitieshiking, trail running, backpacking, snowshoeing, trail walking
- Adventure RacingEco-Challenge, orienteering, checkpoints, cutoff times, trekking
- outdoor activitieshiking, kayak rental, camping, camping trip, kayak rentals
- outdoor recreationhiking, camping, fishing, swimming, skiing
mountain bikingroad cycling
Bicycle racing on pavement
indoor cycling · urban cycling · track cycling · spin class · BMX
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