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If you want to get started in mountain
biking the best way is just to get out there and get involved.
Pick up a copy of a current cycling magazine for details on
the race scene. Ask around at your local bike shop, there
are always plenty of people out there willing to help you
find out more information. There are a number of categories
that you can enter. As you can see from Niki’s results,
she entered in 'Sport" category for her first few events. It
is the equivalent of B grade, which eliminates the intimidation
of having to race against the Pro riders at your first event.
Find out when mountain bike races are on in your area and
give it a go. But you don’t have to race to enjoy the
benefits of mountain biking; at any level cycling is a great
sport, you just need to get out there and ride.
Down Hill Mountain Biking is a race
against the clock down a mountain trail. Races usually last
around 3 - 6 minutes and are designed with both high speed
and tight technical sections.
Cross Country racing is an endurance
event run over duration of up to 2.5 hours for the elite competitors.
The courses vary in distance, difficulty, terrain and the
weather also has an impact on the course.
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