Mountain
biking
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a
sport
of
riding
bicycles
off
-
road
,
over
rough
terrain
.
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bikes
share
similarities
with
other
bikes
but
incorporate
features
designed
to
enhance
durability
and
performance
in
rough
terrain
,
such
as
air
or
coil
-
sprung
shocks
used
as
suspension
,
larger
and
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____________________
and
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,
stronger
frame
materials
and
mechanically
or
hydraulically
actuated
disc
brakes
.
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sport
requires
endurance
,
core
strength
and
balance
,
bike
handling
skills
,
and
self
-
reliance
.
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riders
pursue
both
steep
technical
descents
and
high
incline
climbs
.
Because
riders
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often
far
from
civilization
,
there
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a
strong
element
of
self
-
reliance
in
the
sport
.
Riders
learn
to
repair
broken
bikes
and
flat
tires
to
avoid
being
stranded
.
Many
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carry
a
backpack
,
including
water
,
food
,
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for
trailside
repairs
and
a
first
aid
kit
in
case
of
injury
.
Group
rides
are
common
,
especially
on
longer
treks
.
Mountain
bike
orientation
adds
the
skill
of
map
navigation
to
mountain
biking
.
