Author(s): James McKnight

Sports & Outdoors

Crowood Sports Guides provides sound, practical advice that will make you into a better sportsperson, whether you are learning the basic skills, discovering more advanced techniques or reviewing the fundamentals of your sport. Topics covered include: * Choosing a bike and getting started in the sport * Clothing, shoes and equipment * Detailed coverage of core techniques for all forms of mountain biking, including body positioning, climbing, cornering and braking * Techniques specific to trail riding and sections on improving your skills * Tips for training and how to solve common riding problems * Guide to maintaining your bike to prolong its life and keep the rider safe * Trail-side repair techniques * Nutrition and fitness, including hydration requirements * Guide to the main race events, starting out in racing and what happens on a race day AUTHOR: James McKnight started mountain biking at the age of six and has raced mountain bikes now for half his life. James enjoys a multi-faceted career that includes racing downhill and enduro professionally, guiding and coaching mountain bikers around Europe. He regularly contributes to Dirt magazine. ILLUSTRATIONS: