How To Master Mountain Biking Ebook

How To Master Mountain Biking

"Who Else Wants to Master Killer Mountain Biking Skills?"
"By Following This Comprehensive Learning System Beginners Can Dramatically Reduce The Learning Curve and Achieve Amazing Mountain Biking Skills... In 2 Months Or Less..."

Dear Friend,

Are you new to Mountain Biking? Or perhaps you've been riding for years without making an effort to advance your skills and overcome your fears? If this sounds familiar then I'll be willing to bet at least one of the following applies to you (Tick where appropriate)...

• You absolutely hate climbing hills! - you get exhausted way too quickly and embarrassed when you have to get off and push...
• You have to slow down to a crawl at corners, especially on loose dirt and gravel - you can't shake nasty images of your bike sliding out from underneath you...
• You can't understand how other riders simply glide over boulders and tree roots so quickly and easily - while you feel like you're riding a boneshaker...
• Nobody ever told you the real secret of using all those gears properly...
• You've never quite known which brake you should be using when...
• You always wanted to learn how to pull wheelies, bunny hops and jumps - but just never had the nerve or the know-how to really go for it...
• You'll do anything to avoid slippery or technical surfaces such as sand, mud, water, rocks, ice, slush and snow...
• You just get frustrated with how much faster everyone else seems able to ride than you!...
• Fear of hurting yourself stops you making any real improvement in your riding skills...
• You want to buy a bike but get overwhelmed with the sheer number of choices - suspension systems, frames shapes, sizes, materials and components...
• You worry about your bike breaking down miles from civilization and the nearest repair shop, and would like to know how to fix it well enough to get you home...
• You need to adjust those annoying screeching brakes or slipping gears - and you'd rather not take your bike along to the repair shop every time something goes slightly wrong...

If you can relate to any of the above - then you're in the right place...

...You're About to Learn Everything You Need To Know To Get Started and Rapidly Develop Outstanding Mountain Biking Skills...

If you could only buy one Mountain Biking guide this year, this is the one. This comprehensive learning system for beginners eliminates the frustration of endlessly surfing the web trying to piece together the tiny nuggets of information you need to really make a difference in your riding skills.

Perhaps you've bought a couple of 'Beginner's Guides' before but even the most up to date books on the subject are at least a year old by the time they hit the shelves - with the swift developments in technology any hardcopy guide is sure to be out of date in months. And more often than not they're wishy-washy, feeble and nowhere near comprehensive enough...

Magazines on the subject can be equally frustrating - sure they have informative and in depth articles here and there between the pages of adverts, but you could subscribe for a whole year before you have all the information you really need to get started.

I GUARANTEE 'How To Master Mountain Biking' is different. Imagine a guide that gives you...

• Comprehensive, easy to follow, step by step lessons covering everything you need to know to get started in Mountain Biking - and beat that steep learning curve
• At-your-fingertips, up-to-the-minute pro tips, tools and tactics, updated weekly to keep pace with rapid developments
• Everything you need to keep you informed and motivated in one easy to find place

This Information Will Inspire You To Get Out On The Trail and Practice!

Let's just be clear for a moment about what this guide will NOT do. It will NOT magically imbue you with the power to master mountain biking simply by reading it!

But I promise it WILL get your heading buzzing with new ideas and leave you chomping at the headset to get out there into the great outdoors and put them into practice. It will give you that shot of confidence you need to conquer your fears and really have a go at some of the things you've been avoiding - up till now...

Learn Essential Riding Skill Secrets - Everything From the Fundamentals Through To Advanced Pro Techniques

Here's Some of the Advanced Riding Skills You'll Quickly Master...

Pro Secrets of Climbing - The Easy Way

Its no secret that most riders absolutely dread climbing hills! Battling gravity is an energy sapping chore and it can be demoralizing when you're forced to admit defeat and push. The good news though is that climbing doesn't need to be such a nightmare if you follow a few easy to apply tips and tactics...

• Poor weight distribution is one beginner mistake that makes uphills much harder than they need to be. I show you 2 body positions - one that will help on the vast majority of slopes and another that will take the nasty sting out of really steep climbs
• Beginners tend to make poor gear selections for uphills - let me show you which gears you should be using to beat different gradients much more easily
• You'll learn one unexpected but very simple little trick that helps most novice riders look at slopes in a totally different light!
• How to use rhythm and momentum to get you to the top
• How proper breathing can make a huge difference
• Which line around uphill corners you'll instinctively take and why this is always the wrong choice
• One advanced climbing technique only a small handful of professional riders know about

How To Fly Downhill Safely

The ability to blast down hillsides at full speed is one the main thrills of Mountain Biking. Indeed downhill riding gave birth to mountain biking in the early 1980s and remains the true essence of what the sport is all about. Steep descents though can be challenging, exhilarating and potentially very dangerous all at the same time. This fantastic guide will teach you...

• The standard Downhill Riding Position which means your body weight will be precisely positioned for the fastest and safest downhill riding
• Downhill braking technique and why most riders get this crucial skill wrong - I show you how you can avoid this potentially dangerous mistake!
• How to come to a rapid stop in an emergency - without fear of injury
• An adjustment you can make to your tires to make downhills safer and more comfortable
• An adjustment to your saddle that will make downhill techniques easier to master

Using Speed as Your Best Friend

Nearly all novice riders make the mistake of going more slowly over a path littered with rocks or tree roots hoping it will cut their chance of getting injured. WRONG! In fact speed can be your best friend in helping you master riding the most difficult and challenging of surfaces...

• Many beginner woes result from being trapped below a magic speed barrier that, once broken can dramatically explode your riding skills. Let your guide show you how...
• The pedaling technique that most beginners mistakenly use to accelerate - I show you how to avoid this pitfall
• 3 major stumbling blocks to improving your average speed

How To Harness the Power of Gravity to Thrust You Round Corners

If corners scare the living daylights out of you - especially when the surface is loose and unpredictable - you're not alone. Following a few simple secrets - combined with a bit of practice can help you say goodbye to the fear and master the art of good cornering.

• I show you how to hit the sweet spot where it feels like gravity is thrusting you safely round corners at high speeds - no matter how loose the surface
• Why you shouldn't rely on turning the handlebars - and what you need to do instead to beat the curve
• One technique for extra-tight switchback turns that will really impress your friends and fellow riders!

How To Tackle Obstacles and The Most Difficult Surfaces

Learning how to tackle difficult obstacles is one of the biggest hurdles for beginners. Unless you possess the knowledge contained in this book, fear of being thrown from your bike will almost certainly make you too rigid and approach too slowly - 2 critical mistakes. The guide will teach you...

• A sure-fire, 5-step method for clearing any obstacle such as rocks, tree roots, fallen branches etc.
• How to master the amazingly powerful 'Ready Position'
• How to tackle challenges posed by obstacles on climbs

For bigger obstacles the only way to clear some of those it to master some funky skills such as wheelies, bunny hops and jumps...

Simple Steps For Mastering Wheelies, Bunny Hops and Jumps

Not just good for showing off, these skills come in exceptionally handy time and again and can be used to totally eliminate even the biggest obstacles. I break down, in simple, single-action steps how to put wheelies and bunny hops together...

And Let Me Also Show You Some of the More Funamental Skills That Too Many Others Guides Simply Ignore...

How To Use Your Brakes Properly

Good braking technique is one of the most overlooked skills required to become a really solid mountain biker. I'll show you how to make optimum use of your brakes so you can ride faster and safer...

• Most novice bikers tend to rely way too heavily on the wrong brake! I'll show you which one - and why this mistake should be avoided
• The insider secrets of safe and powerful braking on challenging surfaces such as mud, sand and gravel
• How many fingers you should keep ready on each brake in different terrain... and why
• How to brake quickly and safely on steep downhills
• The pros don't just rely on their fingers and brake levers for stopping power - I'll show you what other part of the body they use...
• A finger formation you definitely must avoid!

How To Use Your Gears to Get the Maximum Performance From Your Bike

Lets face it, the sheer number of gears on modern mountain bikes can be overwhelming. Learning how to select the best gear for any situation Mother Nature can throw at you is one of the real secrets to improving your Mountain Biking skills. I show you...

• How to avoid gear selections that are likely to damage your bike's components
• A crucial principal which means you'll always be able to change gear at just the perfect moment
• What common mistakes beginners make in gear selection and how to avoid them
• The secret of balancing momentum and gear changes for the smoothest and most efficient transition from downhills to climbing
• How gear selection affects torque, and why this is crucial to remember - especially in difficult circumstances such as loose surface climbs
• One technique that makes gear changes much smoother on steep slopes

The 4 Phase, Power-Pedaling Technique That Eliminates the Zero Torque Point

Another performance improving method the pro riders know all about but is frequently forgotten by novice riders is the power of excellent pedaling technique...

The Zero Torque Point is a phase of every pedal stroke where no energy is being transferred into forward thrust - this means you're almost certainly not riding as fast as you could be. I show you a 4 phase pedaling technique that eliminates this problem and releases your true potential for speed.

I'll Teach You The Central Principals of Mountain Biking... If You Understand These Then Everything Else Will Quickly Fall Into Place...

Learn How To Use Your Bodyweight and Gravity to Seize Control of Your Bike

This takes you back to the laws of the physics that allow machines with only two wheels to be ridden in the first place. A quick look at these basic principals is hugely powerful in helping you command control of your bike - in any situation. This is far more important than good braking, gear selection or pedaling technique and will truly revolutionize your ability to master the most challenging terrain, obstacles or situations you come across...

Never Imagined Chess and Mountain Biking Had Anything in Common? Think Again...

OK, so these 2 sports are at totally different ends of the spectrum in almost every way - expect one! How To Master Mountain Biking shows you how you can learn from the Chess Grandmasters and apply one of their most powerful techniques to dramatically improve your trail riding skill...

Need to Buy a Bike But Daunted by the Sheer Choice of Suspension Systems, Frame Materials and Components?

How To Master Mountain Biking includes a detailed chapter on choosing the perfect mountain bike for YOU. Getting the right bike is absolutely crucial for developing your skills and your overall enjoyment of the sport.

The different factors you need to consider have been carefully described in order of importance - so you can see at a glance what matters most. I give you up to the minute advice on...

• How the type of riding you'll be doing should influence your choice of bike
• The 3 main types of mountain bike you'll need to choose from
• The pros and cons of different suspension systems
• 4 sub categories of full-suspension bikes, and how they are suited to different riding styles
• How to choose the right frame size to perfectly match your build
• Frame length is a crucial factor too often neglected by beginners - I show you how to get this right first time and avoid a costly error
• The advantages and drawbacks of different frame materials
• The low-down on components

Not Sure What Equipment, Accessories and Clothes You REALLY Need?

With the popularity of mountain bike skyrocketing the amount of products on the market can be totally confusing. Some of this stuff you do actually need - but a lot of it is there just to make a quick buck for somebody. If you don't want to be the loser that turns up for the ride sporting every piece of latest kit with the delusion that it will help them win the race, then let my guide tell you the truth about what you really need and why!

Some Powerful Secrets of Getting Fit and Staying Fit The Quick and Easy Way

If you struggle with some of the basics of trail riding your fitness level could be one of things that's really holding you back. Despite what your fears may be telling you, getting fit need not be a chore and will massively boost your ability to enjoy your rides and concentrate on improving your technique.

Your concise fitness, training and nutrition section shows you...

• How the principal of 'Super-Compensation' is fantastic news for beginners trying to get fit
• 8 hugely motivating benefits of getting fit including increased mental balance and massive boost in self-confidence
• 3 suggested training regimes based on your current condition that will rapidly take you up to entry level competition fitness
• What food groups your body needs for different types of riding and training

Keep Your Bike in Flawless Working Order For Years!

Just doing a few quick and easy maintenance tasks on a regular basis can extend the life of your bike by years...
Build up of dirt and grease can do serious dollars worth of damage to components and paintwork - I show you how to clean and protect your bike the proper way to save yourself a lot of money and heartache

• Why you don't need to buy every commercial bike specific product on the market. I show you which common (and much cheaper) household items do the job every bit as well
• I take you step by step through some maintenance routines that you really should be doing before every ride... plus some extra checks for longer trips

Simple, Step-By-Step Guide to Common Home Repairs

Learning to be lean, mean and self-sufficient is a crucial mountain biker's skill. You can save yourself a whole lot of time and expense by learning a few common repair jobs so you don't have to take your bike to the repair shop every few weeks...

• Gears are prone to slipping and crunching and look confusing enough to prevent you trying any adjustments yourself - I take you through in easy, single action steps - with photos - how to adjust your gears
• Your gears can be adjusted without even having to get off your bike - my guide shows you the trick
• What tools and equipment you really need
• Nothing can be more annoying than screeching brakes - I show you why they sometimes like to imitate a banshee and some neat little tricks to shut them up!
• The dangers of weak or poorly adjusted brakes are obvious - I show you how you can make adjustments in the saddle, and how to replace your pads and make full scale readjustments

How To Make Emergency Trailside Repairs

Imagine you're out in the great outdoors having the ride of your life - you've ridden much further than you meant to... you're in the zone and making amazing progress in your riding skills. Suddenly disaster strikes - your derailleur packs in... your chain snaps or you tear a hole in a tire!I can show you how to get home without having to push your bike for miles...

• What spares and tools you really should take on every ride
• Some really neat improvised fixes that will get you safely back to civilization
  
  

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