| For beginning mountain bikers, they may find it very | | | | You will find that mountain biking can be very |
| overwhelming to visit a bicycling store to purchase | | | | uncomfortable to your bottom. Mountain bike shorts |
| their first bike. Even after reading mountain bike | | | | can help to keep your bottom from getting quite as |
| reviews, once you go into the store and check out | | | | sore. Your body and bottom will get used to the |
| the many different accessories and bikes that are | | | | riding, but the mountain bike shorts will help your |
| offered, it can overwhelm you very easily. | | | | body until it grows accustomed to the riding. |
| You can buy many different mountain bike | | | | Shoes |
| accessories and products. Salespeople usually work | | | | Mountain bike shoes are chosen according to what |
| by commission, so they will most likely try to | | | | type of bike pedals you have and what type of bike |
| encourage you to buy quite a bit of items that you | | | | riding that you do. If your bike uses clipless pedals, |
| may not necessarily need. That is why it is important | | | | then you will need to choose shoes that will work |
| to set a budget so that you are able to determine | | | | well with your bike pedals. Comfort and durability are |
| what is most important to you and what you really | | | | the main goals in mountain bike shoes and if you |
| need to begin your mountain biking journey. Here are | | | | need more power, you will want to have a stiff sole |
| a few things that are essential in mountain biking. | | | | on them for more efficient pedaling. |
| Helmet | | | | Protecting Your Eyes |
| This is the thing that is most important to purchase | | | | If something gets in your eye, then you cannot see |
| for mountain biking. If you will not wear a helmet, | | | | the trail to ride on. By wearing clear-lensed protective |
| then you do not need to be riding a bike. Many bike | | | | glasses or sunglasses, you can help keep the dirt, |
| riders have received serious head injuries just | | | | wind, and debris from your eyes. Make certain that |
| because they will not wear a helmet. You will find | | | | you choose glasses that are non-breakable for |
| that mountain bike helmets can be quite stylish, | | | | maximum use. |
| comfortable, and you will see that everyone else | | | | Hydrating Yourself |
| who is riding the trails is wearing a bike helmet. | | | | Keeping yourself hydrated is very important. By |
| Gloves | | | | carrying a water hydration backpack or water bottle, |
| Your hands can get quite irritated while mountain | | | | you can help keep yourself from becoming |
| biking, no matter what time of the year it may be. If | | | | dehydrated. Then you will be able to have more |
| you are a beginner, then you may find that you grip | | | | energy and stamina. |
| the handlebars quite tightly, which can irritate your | | | | Bike Repair Kit |
| hands. If you happen to crash, then you will see that | | | | If you do not have the proper kit to repair your bike, |
| your hands are the first thing that will probably come | | | | then you can become stuck on the trail if you have a |
| into contact with the ground. By wearing mountain | | | | problem. For maximum safety, it is important to have |
| bike gloves, you will be helping to protect your hands. | | | | a bike-repair multi-tool, a patch kit for flat tires, and |
| Shorts | | | | tire levers. Being prepared can help to keep you safe. |