This guest post was written by Betty over at http://bettymountaingirl.blogspot.com I brought up the topic of mountain biking alone, in this last post as a way to progress as a rider. A few great comments from other ladies brought up it’s about who you ride with. While, I’ve found hitting the singletrack solo has helped me lose the free advice, I also agree that riding in groups is extremely important. So how to find that right folks to ride with? [...]
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Girls Guide to Better Mountain Bike Riding
This guest post was written by Betty over at http://bettymountaingirl.blogspot.com My boyfriend and I got serious about riding at the same time, but we progressed at very different rates. While he was killing on the cross-country trails I was hike-and-biking. He ambled nimbly over rock gardens and I made spectacular falls. At the end of rides- he was smiling and I was swearing. Why is it that for some women the mountain biking learning curve can be so drastically different? [...]
The BC Bike Race Announces The Participation Of The LUNA Pro Team
he LUNA Pro Teams’ motto, “We are dedicated to getting more women into sports and outside to play,” dovetails nicely into the overall vision of the BC Bike Race. As a seven-day epic mountain bike stage race that incorporates some of the World’s finest singletrack, we believe that health and well being are directly related to stress relief and self-actualization.
Beginner Mountain Biking Tips
I have been mountain biking for almost 13 years and seriously for the last 5 years. I began leading a beginners mountain bike group from work, and knowing that I was them a few years back which really put things in perspective for me. I wouldn’t even attempt a creek crossing, and if I did, my heart would be in my throat just waiting on my front wheel to buckle.
Buying Your First Mountain Bike
I read an article today on bicycling.com about how to choose your first mountain bike. This article all in all was a good one with some good advice. There were some things that I wanted to post that I agree with, and some things that I tend to disagree with.
The Goal is Improvement. Right?
As I have branched out and began riding more trails in the Pisgah National Forest, I can see how far my riding has improved over the years. I am still not the fastest or the most agile rider out there, but I have improved none the less. I mean my husband, Stephen, and I go out and ride, usually, the same trails every week.
Spandex Not Required
Many people think of one thing when it comes to cycling, those tight spandex shorts, wondering “do I have to wear those shorts if I want to get serious about cycling?” Well people you are in luck. Bike clothing manufacturers are making baggy bike shorts for those of us that want to be comfortable on the trails and not self conscious.
Woman’s Beginner Mountain Bike Clinic
Today, Jenn and I headed down to Conyers, GA so that she could attend a woman’s beginner clinic held by Namrita O’Dea. Namrita is on her way to becoming the fastest endurance racer in the woman’s class so her advise for Jenn was going to be incredible. Her and her husband Eddie (another endurance monster) also own 55Nine Performance.
Being a B.O.B.
In the day and age of $4.00+ per gallon gas, I think all of us fall into the category of being a “Biker On a Budget”. I mean getting started in biking can be expensive, or you can cut corners in the right places to get the enjoyment you want without the large out-pouring of money.
Going Clipless
Last year I changed my pedals to clipless and I have never looked back. I enjoy the control and extra power that I get from being clipped in to my pedals. I have a friend of mine that changed just this year to clipless and is also finding the new pedals to be a big improvement over her standard bike pedal. She was asking for some pointers and to keep her in mind as she started off on this new endeavor.
Riding Tips for Women
Summer time brings the excitement of planning evening or weekend rides. I know that I try to plan a few rides a week, and most of the time, my husband and I ride together. There are times when he isn’t able to go, and I still want to use my time to hit the trails. Some women don’t think about it and just go ride, but I always have a bit of reservation in the back of my head because not everyone that is out on the forest trails are there for the sheer enjoyment of the forest.
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