Althouh each of these sports require a variety of different skills and techniques, they all have the love of outdoors in common. They are also accessible to all - from young to old and able-bodied to disabled. The series is inspirational for those readers who want to explore the sports and it also offers information on how to get started and how to participate in the sport, including step-by-step instructions for the key techniques.

 

This book is part of a book series called Get Outdoors .

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2010 by Hachette Children's Group .

Paul Mason is an experienced freelance writer and editor of a variety of children's information books. Rita Storey has written and created many children's non-fiction books, including the Get Dancing series for Franklin Watts. She lives in Devon.

This book has the following chapters: What is mountain biking? Getting started Bikes and bike set-up Check your bike! Clothing and other kit Basic technique The uphill grind Downhill rippers Cornering skills Riding singletrack Competition mountain biking Long-haul off-roading Biking hotspots Glossary Further information Index