How to Handle Steep Descents When Mountain Biking

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Tip 1 - How to determine if a decline is too steep for safety?

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Ru Kesia | permalink

I often find myself confronted by a steep and bumpy bit of hill on the trail, or one or two steps on the path, and end up with three possible results: A) ride down with no trouble (usually) B) st...

For further reading: http://bicycles.stackexchange.com/questions/17221/how-to-determine-if-a-decline-is-too-steep-for-safety ^[1]

Tip 2 - How to Conquer MTB Trail Obstacles: 5 Tips

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Ron Di Cianni | permalink

How to Conquer MTB Trail Obstacles: 5 TipsSingletracks Mountain Bike News mountain bike article covering news and reviews around the mountain biking world. From singletracks.com, updated daily.
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For further reading: http://www.singletracks.com/blog/beginners/how-to-conquer-mtb-trail-obstacles-5-tips/ ^[2]

Tip 3 - Mountain Biking in Chamonix - Safety Advice and Useful Tips

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Ipwnu | permalink

Mountain biking is full of challenges and there is always a risk involved. Be aware of the consequences when taking risks. That is to say if you're attempting a tricky section and not sure if you can make it, what happens if you fall? If you are just going to fall into bushes then it might be a risk worth taking. If you're going to fall down a steep gulley, it's a risk not worth taking. Sounds obvious but these split decisions have to be made constantly.

For further reading: http://www.chamonix.net/english/summer-activities/mountain-biking/useful-tips ^[3]