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"How to ride. We ask professional mountain
bike racer Niki Gudex questions. You learn."
How do I ride
uphill without getting exhausted?
"Make sure you're in a low gear before you start. Spin
your pedals at about 90 rpm. Keep your body weight slightly
forward---But don't lean too far or you will lose traction.
Standing and sitting use different muscles, so mix it up on
long climbs."
How about downhill?
"Keep your weight back, and keep off the brakes---it's
safer. Stay relaxed and use your arms and legs to absorb the
terrain; the best suspension is your body."
What's the best
way to take a curve?
"In corners, lean the bike, not your body. Finish braking
before you start to turn into a corner. This sets you up to
exit the corner with maximum speed."
How do I know
what bike is right for me?
"Buy the best frame and fork that you can afford, and
worry about the components later. When you look at your
bike in 2 years, you will probably have replaced a lot of
the components through wear and tear."
How do I race
if I'm slow and fat?
"Just pick up a bike and go. Racing is more than the
pros; there are categories for every rider's ability."
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