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aria-controls="toc-Equipment-sublist" class="cdx-button cdx-button--weight-quiet cdx-button--icon-only vector-toc-toggle"> <span class="vector-icon mw-ui-icon-wikimedia-expand"></span> <span>Toggle Equipment subsection</span> </button> <ul id="toc-Equipment-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> <li id="toc-Bike" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-2"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#Bike"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> <span class="vector-toc-numb">3.1</span> <span>Bike</span> </div> </a> <ul id="toc-Bike-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> </ul> </li> <li id="toc-Accessories" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-2"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#Accessories"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> <span class="vector-toc-numb">3.2</span> <span>Accessories</span> </div> </a> <ul id="toc-Accessories-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> </ul> </li> <li id="toc-Protective_gear" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-2"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#Protective_gear"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> <span class="vector-toc-numb">3.3</span> <span>Protective gear</span> </div> </a> <ul id="toc-Protective_gear-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> <li id="toc-Categories" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-1"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#Categories"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> <span class="vector-toc-numb">4</span> <span>Categories</span> </div> </a> <button aria-controls="toc-Categories-sublist" class="cdx-button cdx-button--weight-quiet cdx-button--icon-only vector-toc-toggle"> <span class="vector-icon mw-ui-icon-wikimedia-expand"></span> <span>Toggle Categories subsection</span> </button> <ul id="toc-Categories-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> <li id="toc-Cross-country_cycling" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-2"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#Cross-country_cycling"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> <span class="vector-toc-numb">4.1</span> <span>Cross-country cycling</span> </div> </a> <ul id="toc-Cross-country_cycling-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> </ul> </li> <li id="toc-Trail" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-2"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#Trail"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> <span class="vector-toc-numb">4.2</span> <span>Trail</span> </div> </a> <ul id="toc-Trail-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> </ul> </li> <li id="toc-All-mountain" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-2"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#All-mountain"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> <span class="vector-toc-numb">4.3</span> <span>All-mountain</span> </div> </a> <ul id="toc-All-mountain-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> </ul> </li> <li id="toc-Enduro" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-2"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#Enduro"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> <span class="vector-toc-numb">4.4</span> <span>Enduro</span> </div> </a> <ul id="toc-Enduro-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> </ul> </li> <li id="toc-Downhill" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-2"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#Downhill"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> <span class="vector-toc-numb">4.5</span> <span>Downhill</span> </div> </a> <ul id="toc-Downhill-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> </ul> </li> <li id="toc-Four-cross/Dual_Slalom" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-2"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#Four-cross/Dual_Slalom"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> <span class="vector-toc-numb">4.6</span> <span>Four-cross/Dual Slalom</span> </div> </a> <ul id="toc-Four-cross/Dual_Slalom-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> </ul> </li> <li id="toc-Freeride" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-2"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#Freeride"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> <span class="vector-toc-numb">4.7</span> <span>Freeride</span> </div> </a> <ul id="toc-Freeride-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> </ul> </li> <li id="toc-Dirt_Jumping" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-2"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#Dirt_Jumping"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> <span class="vector-toc-numb">4.8</span> <span>Dirt Jumping</span> </div> </a> <ul id="toc-Dirt_Jumping-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> </ul> </li> <li id="toc-Trials" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-2"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#Trials"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> <span class="vector-toc-numb">4.9</span> <span>Trials</span> </div> </a> <ul id="toc-Trials-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> </ul> </li> <li id="toc-Urban/Street" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-2"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#Urban/Street"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> <span class="vector-toc-numb">4.10</span> <span>Urban/Street</span> </div> </a> <ul id="toc-Urban/Street-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> </ul> </li> <li id="toc-Trail_riding" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-2"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#Trail_riding"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> <span class="vector-toc-numb">4.11</span> <span>Trail riding</span> </div> </a> <ul id="toc-Trail_riding-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> </ul> </li> <li id="toc-Marathon" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-2"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#Marathon"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> <span class="vector-toc-numb">4.12</span> <span>Marathon</span> </div> </a> <ul id="toc-Marathon-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> </ul> </li> <li id="toc-Bikepacking" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-2"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#Bikepacking"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> <span class="vector-toc-numb">4.13</span> <span>Bikepacking</span> </div> </a> <ul id="toc-Bikepacking-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> </ul> </li> <li id="toc-Snow_biking" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-2"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#Snow_biking"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> <span class="vector-toc-numb">4.14</span> <span>Snow biking</span> </div> </a> <ul id="toc-Snow_biking-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> </ul> </li> <li id="toc-Fatbiking" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-2"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#Fatbiking"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> <span class="vector-toc-numb">4.15</span> <span>Fatbiking</span> </div> </a> <ul id="toc-Fatbiking-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> <li id="toc-Health_benefits" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-1"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#Health_benefits"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> <span class="vector-toc-numb">5</span> <span>Health benefits</span> </div> </a> <ul id="toc-Health_benefits-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> </ul> </li> <li id="toc-Risks" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-1"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#Risks"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> <span class="vector-toc-numb">6</span> <span>Risks</span> </div> </a> <ul id="toc-Risks-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> </ul> </li> <li id="toc-Advocacy_organizations" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-1"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#Advocacy_organizations"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> <span class="vector-toc-numb">7</span> <span>Advocacy organizations</span> </div> </a> <ul id="toc-Advocacy_organizations-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> </ul> </li> <li id="toc-Environmental_impact" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-1"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#Environmental_impact"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> <span class="vector-toc-numb">8</span> <span>Environmental impact</span> </div> </a> <ul id="toc-Environmental_impact-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> </ul> </li> <li id="toc-See_also" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-1"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#See_also"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> <span class="vector-toc-numb">9</span> <span>See also</span> </div> </a> <ul id="toc-See_also-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> </ul> </li> <li id="toc-References" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-1"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#References"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> <span class="vector-toc-numb">10</span> <span>References</span> </div> </a> <ul id="toc-References-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> </ul> </li> <li id="toc-External_links" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-1"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#External_links"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> <span class="vector-toc-numb">11</span> <span>External links</span> </div> </a> <ul id="toc-External_links-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> </ul> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </nav> </div> </div> <div class="mw-content-container"> <main id="content" class="mw-body"> <header class="mw-body-header vector-page-titlebar"> <nav aria-label="Contents" class="vector-toc-landmark"> <div id="vector-page-titlebar-toc" class="vector-dropdown vector-page-titlebar-toc vector-button-flush-left" title="Table of Contents" > <input type="checkbox" id="vector-page-titlebar-toc-checkbox" role="button" aria-haspopup="true" data-event-name="ui.dropdown-vector-page-titlebar-toc" class="vector-dropdown-checkbox " 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class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>العربية</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-ast mw-list-item"><a href="https://ast.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ciclismu_de_monte" title="Ciclismu de monte – Asturian" lang="ast" hreflang="ast" data-title="Ciclismu de monte" data-language-autonym="Asturianu" data-language-local-name="Asturian" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>Asturianu</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-bn mw-list-item"><a href="https://bn.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%89%E0%A6%A8%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%9F%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%A8_%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%87%E0%A6%95%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%82" title="মাউন্টেন বাইকিং – Bangla" lang="bn" hreflang="bn" data-title="মাউন্টেন বাইকিং" data-language-autonym="বাংলা" data-language-local-name="Bangla" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>বাংলা</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-bg mw-list-item"><a href="https://bg.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D0%9F%D0%BB%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%BD%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%BE_%D0%BA%D0%BE%D0%BB%D0%BE%D0%B5%D0%B7%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BD%D0%B5" title="Планинско колоездене – Bulgarian" lang="bg" hreflang="bg" data-title="Планинско колоездене" data-language-autonym="Български" data-language-local-name="Bulgarian" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>Български</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-ca mw-list-item"><a href="https://ca.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ciclisme_de_muntanya" title="Ciclisme de muntanya – Catalan" lang="ca" hreflang="ca" data-title="Ciclisme de muntanya" data-language-autonym="Català" data-language-local-name="Catalan" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>Català</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-de mw-list-item"><a href="https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mountainbikesport" title="Mountainbikesport – German" lang="de" hreflang="de" data-title="Mountainbikesport" data-language-autonym="Deutsch" data-language-local-name="German" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>Deutsch</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-el mw-list-item"><a href="https://el.wikipedia.org/wiki/%CE%9F%CF%81%CE%B5%CE%B9%CE%BD%CE%AE_%CF%80%CE%BF%CE%B4%CE%B7%CE%BB%CE%B1%CF%83%CE%AF%CE%B1" title="Ορεινή ποδηλασία – Greek" lang="el" hreflang="el" data-title="Ορεινή ποδηλασία" data-language-autonym="Ελληνικά" data-language-local-name="Greek" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>Ελληνικά</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-es mw-list-item"><a href="https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ciclismo_de_monta%C3%B1a" title="Ciclismo de montaña – Spanish" lang="es" hreflang="es" data-title="Ciclismo de montaña" data-language-autonym="Español" data-language-local-name="Spanish" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>Español</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-eo mw-list-item"><a href="https://eo.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montara_biciklado" title="Montara biciklado – Esperanto" lang="eo" hreflang="eo" data-title="Montara biciklado" data-language-autonym="Esperanto" data-language-local-name="Esperanto" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>Esperanto</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-eu mw-list-item"><a href="https://eu.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mendiko_txirrindularitza" title="Mendiko txirrindularitza – Basque" lang="eu" hreflang="eu" data-title="Mendiko txirrindularitza" data-language-autonym="Euskara" data-language-local-name="Basque" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>Euskara</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-fa mw-list-item"><a href="https://fa.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D8%AF%D9%88%DA%86%D8%B1%D8%AE%D9%87%E2%80%8C%D8%B3%D9%88%D8%A7%D8%B1%DB%8C_%DA%A9%D9%88%D9%87%D8%B3%D8%AA%D8%A7%D9%86" title="دوچرخه‌سواری کوهستان – Persian" lang="fa" hreflang="fa" data-title="دوچرخه‌سواری کوهستان" data-language-autonym="فارسی" data-language-local-name="Persian" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>فارسی</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-fr mw-list-item"><a href="https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/V%C3%A9lo_tout_terrain" title="Vélo tout terrain – French" lang="fr" hreflang="fr" data-title="Vélo tout terrain" data-language-autonym="Français" data-language-local-name="French" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>Français</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-gl mw-list-item"><a href="https://gl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ciclismo_de_monta%C3%B1a" title="Ciclismo de montaña – Galician" lang="gl" hreflang="gl" data-title="Ciclismo de montaña" data-language-autonym="Galego" data-language-local-name="Galician" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>Galego</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-hi mw-list-item"><a href="https://hi.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E0%A4%AE%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%89%E0%A4%82%E0%A4%9F%E0%A5%87%E0%A4%A8_%E0%A4%AC%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%87%E0%A4%95%E0%A4%BF%E0%A4%82%E0%A4%97" title="माउंटेन बाइकिंग – Hindi" lang="hi" hreflang="hi" data-title="माउंटेन बाइकिंग" data-language-autonym="हिन्दी" data-language-local-name="Hindi" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>हिन्दी</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-hr mw-list-item"><a href="https://hr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brdski_biciklizam" title="Brdski biciklizam – Croatian" lang="hr" hreflang="hr" data-title="Brdski biciklizam" data-language-autonym="Hrvatski" data-language-local-name="Croatian" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>Hrvatski</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-id mw-list-item"><a href="https://id.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bersepeda_gunung" title="Bersepeda gunung – Indonesian" lang="id" hreflang="id" data-title="Bersepeda gunung" data-language-autonym="Bahasa Indonesia" data-language-local-name="Indonesian" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>Bahasa Indonesia</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-it mw-list-item"><a href="https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mountain_biking" title="Mountain biking – Italian" lang="it" hreflang="it" data-title="Mountain biking" data-language-autonym="Italiano" data-language-local-name="Italian" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>Italiano</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-lv mw-list-item"><a href="https://lv.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kalnu_rite%C5%86brauk%C5%A1ana" title="Kalnu riteņbraukšana – Latvian" lang="lv" hreflang="lv" data-title="Kalnu riteņbraukšana" data-language-autonym="Latviešu" data-language-local-name="Latvian" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>Latviešu</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-lt mw-list-item"><a href="https://lt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaln%C5%B3_dvira%C4%8Di%C5%B3_sportas" title="Kalnų dviračių sportas – Lithuanian" lang="lt" hreflang="lt" data-title="Kalnų dviračių sportas" data-language-autonym="Lietuvių" data-language-local-name="Lithuanian" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>Lietuvių</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-li mw-list-item"><a href="https://li.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mountainbike" title="Mountainbike – Limburgish" lang="li" hreflang="li" data-title="Mountainbike" data-language-autonym="Limburgs" data-language-local-name="Limburgish" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>Limburgs</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-nl mw-list-item"><a href="https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mountainbiken" title="Mountainbiken – Dutch" lang="nl" hreflang="nl" data-title="Mountainbiken" data-language-autonym="Nederlands" data-language-local-name="Dutch" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>Nederlands</span></a></li><li class="interlanguage-link interwiki-nds-nl mw-list-item"><a href="https://nds-nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mountainbiken_(sport)" title="Mountainbiken (sport) – Low Saxon" lang="nds-NL" hreflang="nds-NL" data-title="Mountainbiken (sport)" data-language-autonym="Nedersaksies" data-language-local-name="Low Saxon" class="interlanguage-link-target"><span>Nedersaksies</span></a></li><li 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Modern era began in the late 1970s</td></tr><tr><th colspan="2" class="infobox-header" style="background:#eee;">Characteristics</th></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="infobox-label" style="line-height:1.3em; padding-right:1.0em;"><a href="/wiki/Mixed-sex_sports" title="Mixed-sex sports">Mixed-sex</a></th><td class="infobox-data" style="line-height:1.3em;">Separate men's & women's championship although no restrictions on women competing against men.</td></tr><tr><th colspan="2" class="infobox-header" style="background:#eee;">Presence</th></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="infobox-label" style="line-height:1.3em; padding-right:1.0em;"><a href="/wiki/Olympic_Games" title="Olympic Games">Olympic</a></th><td class="infobox-data" style="line-height:1.3em;"><a href="/wiki/Cycling_at_the_Summer_Olympics#Mountain_biking" title="Cycling at the Summer Olympics">Since 1996</a></td></tr></tbody></table> <p><b>Mountain biking</b> (<abbr title="abbreviated">abbr.</abbr> <b>MTB</b>) is a sport of riding <a href="/wiki/Bicycle" title="Bicycle">bicycles</a> off-road, often over rough terrain, usually using specially designed <a href="/wiki/Mountain_bikes" class="mw-redirect" title="Mountain bikes">mountain bikes</a>. Mountain 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 wider wheels and tires, stronger frame materials, and mechanically or hydraulically actuated <a href="/wiki/Disc_brake" title="Disc brake">disc brakes</a>. Mountain biking can generally be broken down into distinct categories: <a href="/wiki/Cross-country_cycling" title="Cross-country cycling">cross country</a>, <a href="/wiki/Trail_riding#Mountain_biking" title="Trail riding">trail</a>, all mountain, <a href="/wiki/Enduro_(mountain_biking)" title="Enduro (mountain biking)">enduro</a>, <a href="/wiki/Downhill_cycling" class="mw-redirect" title="Downhill cycling">downhill</a> and <a href="/wiki/Freeride_(mountain_biking)" title="Freeride (mountain biking)">freeride</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-1"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>1<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <meta property="mw:PageProp/toc" /> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="About">About</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Mountain_biking&action=edit&section=1" title="Edit section: About"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>The sport requires endurance, core and back strength, balance, bike handling skills, and self-reliance. Advanced riders pursue both steep technical descents and high-incline climbs. In the case of freeride, downhill, and dirt jumping, aerial maneuvers are performed off both natural features and specially constructed jumps and ramps.<sup id="cite_ref-2" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-2"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>2<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>Mountain bikers ride on off-road trails such as <a href="/wiki/Single_track_(mountain_biking)" title="Single track (mountain biking)">singletrack</a>, back-country roads, wider bike park trails, <a href="/wiki/Firebreak" title="Firebreak">fire roads</a>, and some advanced trails are designed with jumps, berms, and drop-offs to add excitement to the trail. Riders with enduro and downhill bikes will often visit ski resorts that stay open in the summer to ride downhill-specific trails, using the ski lifts to return to the top with their bikes. Because riders are often far from civilization, there is a strong element of self-reliance in the sport. Riders learn to repair broken bikes and flat tires to avoid being stranded. Many riders carry a backpack, including water, food, tools for trailside repairs, and a first aid kit in case of injury. Group rides are common, especially on longer treks. <a href="/wiki/Mountain_bike_orienteering" title="Mountain bike orienteering">Mountain bike orienteering</a> adds the skill of map navigation to mountain biking. </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="History">History</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Mountain_biking&action=edit&section=2" title="Edit section: History"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <figure class="mw-default-size" typeof="mw:File/Thumb"><a href="/wiki/File:25thregiment_bicycles.jpg" class="mw-file-description"><img src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b1/25thregiment_bicycles.jpg/220px-25thregiment_bicycles.jpg" decoding="async" width="220" height="150" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b1/25thregiment_bicycles.jpg/330px-25thregiment_bicycles.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b1/25thregiment_bicycles.jpg/440px-25thregiment_bicycles.jpg 2x" data-file-width="600" data-file-height="410" /></a><figcaption>US 25th Infantry Bicycle Corps, 1897</figcaption></figure> <figure class="mw-default-size" typeof="mw:File/Thumb"><a href="/wiki/File:Mountain-biker-climbs.jpg" class="mw-file-description"><img src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/39/Mountain-biker-climbs.jpg/220px-Mountain-biker-climbs.jpg" decoding="async" width="220" height="162" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/39/Mountain-biker-climbs.jpg/330px-Mountain-biker-climbs.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/39/Mountain-biker-climbs.jpg/440px-Mountain-biker-climbs.jpg 2x" data-file-width="800" data-file-height="590" /></a><figcaption>A cross-country mountain biker climbs on an unpaved track</figcaption></figure> <figure class="mw-default-size" typeof="mw:File/Thumb"><span><video id="mwe_player_0" poster="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a8/New_mountain_bike_skills_track_in_Bwlch_Nant_yr_Arian%2C_Powys%2C_Wales.webm/220px--New_mountain_bike_skills_track_in_Bwlch_Nant_yr_Arian%2C_Powys%2C_Wales.webm.jpg" controls="" preload="none" data-mw-tmh="" class="mw-file-element" width="220" height="124" data-durationhint="45" data-mwtitle="New_mountain_bike_skills_track_in_Bwlch_Nant_yr_Arian,_Powys,_Wales.webm" data-mwprovider="wikimediacommons" resource="/wiki/File:New_mountain_bike_skills_track_in_Bwlch_Nant_yr_Arian,_Powys,_Wales.webm"><source src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/transcoded/a/a8/New_mountain_bike_skills_track_in_Bwlch_Nant_yr_Arian%2C_Powys%2C_Wales.webm/New_mountain_bike_skills_track_in_Bwlch_Nant_yr_Arian%2C_Powys%2C_Wales.webm.360p.vp9.webm" type="video/webm; 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codecs="vp9, opus"" data-transcodekey="240p.vp9.webm" data-width="426" data-height="240" /></video></span><figcaption>A mountain bike skills track in <a href="/wiki/Wales" title="Wales">Wales</a></figcaption></figure> <figure class="mw-default-size" typeof="mw:File/Thumb"><a href="/wiki/File:Mountain_biking.jpg" class="mw-file-description"><img src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/2e/Mountain_biking.jpg/170px-Mountain_biking.jpg" decoding="async" width="170" height="256" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/2e/Mountain_biking.jpg/255px-Mountain_biking.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/2e/Mountain_biking.jpg/340px-Mountain_biking.jpg 2x" data-file-width="1938" data-file-height="2913" /></a><figcaption>Mountain bike touring in high Alps</figcaption></figure> <figure class="mw-default-size" typeof="mw:File/Thumb"><a href="/wiki/File:MountainBiking_MtHoodNF.jpg" class="mw-file-description"><img src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f2/MountainBiking_MtHoodNF.jpg/170px-MountainBiking_MtHoodNF.jpg" decoding="async" width="170" height="255" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f2/MountainBiking_MtHoodNF.jpg/255px-MountainBiking_MtHoodNF.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f2/MountainBiking_MtHoodNF.jpg/340px-MountainBiking_MtHoodNF.jpg 2x" data-file-width="1365" data-file-height="2048" /></a><figcaption>Mountain biker gets air in <a href="/wiki/Mount_Hood_National_Forest" title="Mount Hood National Forest">Mount Hood National Forest</a>.</figcaption></figure> <figure class="mw-default-size" typeof="mw:File/Thumb"><a href="/wiki/File:A283,_Slickrock_Bike_Trail,_Moab,_Utah,_USA,_2008.JPG" class="mw-file-description"><img src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5d/A283%2C_Slickrock_Bike_Trail%2C_Moab%2C_Utah%2C_USA%2C_2008.JPG/220px-A283%2C_Slickrock_Bike_Trail%2C_Moab%2C_Utah%2C_USA%2C_2008.JPG" decoding="async" width="220" height="147" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5d/A283%2C_Slickrock_Bike_Trail%2C_Moab%2C_Utah%2C_USA%2C_2008.JPG/330px-A283%2C_Slickrock_Bike_Trail%2C_Moab%2C_Utah%2C_USA%2C_2008.JPG 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5d/A283%2C_Slickrock_Bike_Trail%2C_Moab%2C_Utah%2C_USA%2C_2008.JPG/440px-A283%2C_Slickrock_Bike_Trail%2C_Moab%2C_Utah%2C_USA%2C_2008.JPG 2x" data-file-width="1024" data-file-height="683" /></a><figcaption>Mountain biking the <a href="/wiki/Slickrock_Trail" title="Slickrock Trail">Slickrock Trail</a> near <a href="/wiki/Moab,_Utah" title="Moab, Utah">Moab, Utah</a>; established in 1969 for <a href="/wiki/Motorcycling" title="Motorcycling">motorcycling</a><sup id="cite_ref-3" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-3"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>3<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-4" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-4"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>4<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></figcaption></figure> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Late_1800s">Late 1800s</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Mountain_biking&action=edit&section=3" title="Edit section: Late 1800s"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>One of the first examples of bicycles modified specifically for off-road use is the expedition of <a href="/wiki/Buffalo_Soldiers" class="mw-redirect" title="Buffalo Soldiers">Buffalo Soldiers</a> from <a href="/wiki/Missoula,_Montana" title="Missoula, Montana">Missoula, Montana</a>, to <a href="/wiki/Yellowstone" class="mw-redirect" title="Yellowstone">Yellowstone</a> in August 1896.<sup id="cite_ref-5" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-5"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>5<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-:1_6-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:1-6"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>6<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="1900s–1960s"><span id="1900s.E2.80.931960s"></span>1900s–1960s</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Mountain_biking&action=edit&section=4" title="Edit section: 1900s–1960s"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>Bicycles were ridden off-road by road racing cyclists who used <a href="/wiki/Cyclocross" class="mw-redirect" title="Cyclocross">cyclocross</a> as a means of keeping fit during the winter.<sup id="cite_ref-:1_6-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:1-6"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>6<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Cyclo-cross eventually became a sport in its own right in the 1940s, with the first world championship taking place in 1950.<sup id="cite_ref-:1_6-2" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:1-6"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>6<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>The Rough Stuff Fellowship was established in 1955 by off-road cyclists in the United Kingdom.<sup id="cite_ref-7" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-7"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>7<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>In <a href="/wiki/Oregon" title="Oregon">Oregon</a> in 1966, one Chemeketan club member, D. Gwynn, built a rough terrain trail bicycle. He named it a "mountain bicycle" for its intended place of use. This may be the first use of that name.<sup id="cite_ref-8" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-8"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>8<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>In England in 1968, <a href="/wiki/Geoff_Apps" title="Geoff Apps">Geoff Apps</a>, a motorbike trials rider, began experimenting with off-road bicycle designs. By 1979 he had developed a custom-built lightweight bicycle which was uniquely suited to the wet and muddy off-road conditions found in the south-east of England. They were designed around 2 inch × 650b Nokian snow tires though a 700x47c (28 in.) version was also produced. These were sold under the Cleland Cycles brand until late 1984. Bikes based on the Cleland design were also sold by English Cycles and Highpath Engineering until the early 1990s.<sup id="cite_ref-9" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-9"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>9<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="1970s–1980s"><span id="1970s.E2.80.931980s"></span>1970s–1980s</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Mountain_biking&action=edit&section=5" title="Edit section: 1970s–1980s"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>There were several groups of riders in different areas of the U.S.A. who can make valid claims to playing a part in the birth of the sport. Riders in <a href="/wiki/Marin_County,_California" title="Marin County, California">Marin County, California</a> and <a href="/wiki/Crested_Butte,_Colorado" title="Crested Butte, Colorado">Crested Butte, Colorado</a>, tinkered with bikes and adapted them to the rigors of off-road riding. Modified heavy <a href="/wiki/Cruiser_bicycle" title="Cruiser bicycle">cruiser bicycles</a>, old 1930s and '40s <a href="/wiki/Schwinn" class="mw-redirect" title="Schwinn">Schwinn</a> bicycles retrofitted with better brakes and fat tires, were used for freewheeling down mountain trails in Marin in the late 1960s to-late 1970s. At the time, the bikes were comparatively primitive with single-speed coaster brakes. The earliest ancestors of modern mountain bikes were based around frames made by <a href="/wiki/Schwinn" class="mw-redirect" title="Schwinn">Schwinn</a>, Colson and others. The Schwinn Excelsior was the frame of choice due to its geometry. These early bikes were eventually modified with multi-speed gearing, drum or rim brakes, and <a href="/wiki/Motocross" title="Motocross">motocross</a> or BMX-style handlebars, creating "klunkers". The term would also be used as a verb since the term "mountain biking" was not yet in use. The first person known to fit multiple speeds and drum brakes to a klunker is <a href="/wiki/Russ_Mahon" title="Russ Mahon">Russ Mahon</a> of <a href="/wiki/Cupertino,_California" title="Cupertino, California">Cupertino, California</a>, who used the resulting bike in <a href="/wiki/Cyclo-cross" title="Cyclo-cross">cyclo-cross</a> racing.<sup id="cite_ref-10" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-10"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>10<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Early downhill racing on mountain <a href="/wiki/Fire_road" class="mw-redirect" title="Fire road">fire roads</a>, caused lesser branded coaster brakes to burn the grease inside, requiring the riders to "repack" the bearings after each race. The first organized series of downhill races in Fairfax, California, known as "Repack Races" triggered early innovations in mountain bike technology as well as the initial exposure of the sport to a Nation-wide audience through TV media's <a href="/wiki/Evening_Magazine" title="Evening Magazine">Evening Magazine</a>. The fire road unofficially named "Repack" still exists and is rideable. The sport originated in California on <a href="/wiki/Marin_County,_California" title="Marin County, California">Marin County</a>'s <a href="/wiki/Mount_Tamalpais" title="Mount Tamalpais">Mount Tamalpais</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-11" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-11"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>11<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>It was not until the late 1970s and early 1980s that <a href="/wiki/Road_bicycle" title="Road bicycle">road bicycle</a> companies started to manufacture mountain bicycles using high-tech lightweight materials. <a href="/wiki/Joe_Breeze" title="Joe Breeze">Joe Breeze</a> is normally credited with introducing the first purpose-built mountain bike in 1978.<sup id="cite_ref-12" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-12"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>12<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Tom Ritchey then went on to make frames for a company called MountainBikes, a partnership between <a href="/wiki/Gary_Fisher" title="Gary Fisher">Gary Fisher</a>, <a href="/wiki/Charlie_Kelly_(businessman)" title="Charlie Kelly (businessman)">Charlie Kelly</a> and <a href="/wiki/Tom_Ritchey" title="Tom Ritchey">Tom Ritchey</a>. Tom Ritchey, a welder with skills in frame building, also built the original bikes. The company's three partners eventually dissolved their partnership, and the company became Fisher Mountain Bikes, while Tom Ritchey started his own frame shop. </p><p>The first mountain bikes were basically road bicycle frames (with heavier tubing and different geometry) with a wider frame and fork to allow for a wider tire. The handlebars were also different in that they were a straight, transverse-mounted handlebar, rather than the dropped, curved handlebars that are typically installed on road racing bicycles. Also, some of the parts on early production mountain bicycles were taken from the <a href="/wiki/BMX" title="BMX">BMX</a> bicycle. Other contributors were Otis Guy and <a href="/wiki/Keith_Bontrager" title="Keith Bontrager">Keith Bontrager</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-13" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-13"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>13<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p><a href="/wiki/Tom_Ritchey" title="Tom Ritchey">Tom Ritchey</a> built the first regularly available mountain bike frame, which was accessorized by Gary Fisher and <a href="/wiki/Charlie_Kelly_(businessman)" title="Charlie Kelly (businessman)">Charlie Kelly</a> and sold by their company called MountainBikes (later changed to Fisher Mountain Bikes, then bought by <a href="/wiki/Trek_Bicycle_Corporation" title="Trek Bicycle Corporation">Trek</a>, still under the name Gary Fisher, currently sold as Trek's "Gary Fisher Collection"). The first two mass-produced mountain bikes were sold in the early 1980s: the <a href="/wiki/Specialized_Stumpjumper" title="Specialized Stumpjumper">Specialized Stumpjumper</a> and Univega Alpina Pro. In 1988, <i><a href="/wiki/The_Great_Mountain_Biking_Video" title="The Great Mountain Biking Video">The Great Mountain Biking Video</a></i> was released, soon followed by others. In 2007, <i><a href="/wiki/Klunkerz:_A_Film_About_Mountain_Bikes" title="Klunkerz: A Film About Mountain Bikes">Klunkerz: A Film About Mountain Bikes</a></i> was released, documenting mountain bike history during the formative period in Northern California. Additionally, a group of mountain bikers called the Laguna Rads formed a club during the mid eighties and began a weekly ride, exploring the uncharted coastal hillsides of Laguna Beach, California.<sup id="cite_ref-14" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-14"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>14<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Industry insiders suggest that this was the birth of the freeride movement, as they were cycling up and down hills and mountains where no cycling specific trail network prexisted. The Laguna Rads have also held the longest running downhill race once a year since 1986. </p><p>At the time, the bicycle industry was not impressed with the mountain bike, regarding mountain biking to be short-term fad. In particular, large manufacturers such as Schwinn and <a href="/wiki/Fuji_Advanced_Sports" class="mw-redirect" title="Fuji Advanced Sports">Fuji</a> failed to see the significance of an all-terrain bicycle and the coming boom in 'adventure sports'. Instead, the first mass-produced mountain bikes were pioneered by new companies such as MountainBikes (later, Fisher Mountain Bikes), Ritchey, and <a href="/wiki/Specialized_Bicycles" class="mw-redirect" title="Specialized Bicycles">Specialized</a>. Specialized was an American startup company that arranged for production of mountain bike frames from factories in Japan and Taiwan. First marketed in 1981,<sup id="cite_ref-Rogers_15-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Rogers-15"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>15<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Specialized's mountain bike largely followed Tom Ritchey's frame geometry, but used TiG welding to join the frame tubes instead of fillet-brazing, a process better suited to mass production, and which helped to reduce labor and manufacturing cost.<sup id="cite_ref-16" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-16"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>16<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> The bikes were configured with 15 gears using <a href="/wiki/Derailleur_gears" class="mw-redirect" title="Derailleur gears">derailleurs</a>, a triple <a href="/wiki/Sprocket" title="Sprocket">chainring</a>, and a <a href="/wiki/Cogset" title="Cogset">cogset</a> with five sprockets. </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="1990s–2000s"><span id="1990s.E2.80.932000s"></span>1990s–2000s</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Mountain_biking&action=edit&section=6" title="Edit section: 1990s–2000s"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>Throughout the 1990s and first decade of the 21st century, mountain biking moved from a little-known sport to a mainstream activity. Mountain bikes and mountain bike gear, once only available at specialty shops or via mail order, became available at standard bike stores. By the mid-first decade of the 21st century, even some department stores began selling inexpensive mountain bikes with full-suspension and disc brakes. In the first decade of the 21st century, trends in mountain bikes included the "all-mountain bike", the <a href="/wiki/29er_(bicycle)" title="29er (bicycle)">29er</a> and the one by drivetrain (though the first mass-produced 1x drivetrain was Sram's XX1 in 2012). "All-mountain bikes" were designed to descend and handle well in rough conditions, while still pedaling efficiently for climbing, and were intended to bridge the gap between cross-country bikes and those built specifically for downhill riding. They are characterized by 4–6 inches (100–150 millimetres) of fork travel. 29er bikes are those using 700c sized rims (as do most road bikes), but wider and suited for tires of two inches (50 mm) width or more; the increased diameter wheel is able to roll over obstacles better and offers a greater tire <a href="/wiki/Contact_patch" title="Contact patch">contact patch</a>, but also results in a longer wheelbase, making the bike less agile, and in less travel space for the suspension. The single-speed is considered a return to simplicity with no drivetrain components or shifters but thus requires a stronger rider. </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="2000s–2020s"><span id="2000s.E2.80.932020s"></span>2000s–2020s</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Mountain_biking&action=edit&section=7" title="Edit section: 2000s–2020s"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>Following the growing trend in 29-inch wheels, there have been other trends in the mountain biking community involving tire size. Some riders prefer to have a larger wheel in the front than on the rear, such as on a motorcycle, to increase maneuverability. This is called a mullet bicycle, most common with a 29-inch wheel in the front and a 27.5-inch wheel in the back. Another interesting trend in mountain bikes is outfitting dirt jump or urban bikes with rigid forks. These bikes normally use 4–5″ travel suspension forks. The resulting product is used for the same purposes as the original bike. A commonly cited reason for making the change to a rigid fork is the enhancement of the rider's ability to transmit force to the ground, which is important for performing tricks. In the mid-first decade of the 21st century, an increasing number of mountain bike-oriented resorts opened. Often, they are similar to or in the same complex as a <a href="/wiki/Ski_resort" title="Ski resort">ski resort</a> or they retrofit the concrete steps and platforms of an abandoned factory as an obstacle course, as with <a href="/wiki/Ray%27s_MTB_Indoor_Park" title="Ray's MTB Indoor Park">Ray's MTB Indoor Park</a>. Mountain bike parks which are operated as summer season activities at ski hills usually include chairlifts that are adapted to bikes, a number of trails of varying difficulty, and bicycle rental facilities.<sup class="noprint Inline-Template Template-Fact" style="white-space:nowrap;">[<i><a href="/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed" title="Wikipedia:Citation needed"><span title="This claim needs references to reliable sources. (April 2024)">citation needed</span></a></i>]</sup> </p><p>In 2020, due to <a href="/wiki/COVID-19" title="COVID-19">COVID-19</a>, mountain bikes saw a surge in popularity in the US, with some vendors reporting that they were sold out of bikes under US$1000.<sup id="cite_ref-17" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-17"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>17<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-18" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-18"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>18<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-19" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-19"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>19<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Equipment">Equipment</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Mountain_biking&action=edit&section=8" title="Edit section: Equipment"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Bike">Bike</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Mountain_biking&action=edit&section=9" title="Edit section: Bike"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <figure class="mw-default-size" typeof="mw:File/Thumb"><a href="/wiki/File:HardtailMountainBike_2010_Specialized_Rockhopper.jpg" class="mw-file-description"><img src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/36/HardtailMountainBike_2010_Specialized_Rockhopper.jpg/220px-HardtailMountainBike_2010_Specialized_Rockhopper.jpg" decoding="async" width="220" height="133" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/36/HardtailMountainBike_2010_Specialized_Rockhopper.jpg/330px-HardtailMountainBike_2010_Specialized_Rockhopper.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/36/HardtailMountainBike_2010_Specialized_Rockhopper.jpg/440px-HardtailMountainBike_2010_Specialized_Rockhopper.jpg 2x" data-file-width="1451" data-file-height="880" /></a><figcaption>A hardtail mountain bike</figcaption></figure> <figure class="mw-default-size" typeof="mw:File/Thumb"><a href="/wiki/File:Example_all-mountain_MTB.jpg" class="mw-file-description"><img src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/83/Example_all-mountain_MTB.jpg/220px-Example_all-mountain_MTB.jpg" decoding="async" width="220" height="165" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/83/Example_all-mountain_MTB.jpg/330px-Example_all-mountain_MTB.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/83/Example_all-mountain_MTB.jpg/440px-Example_all-mountain_MTB.jpg 2x" data-file-width="640" data-file-height="480" /></a><figcaption>A dual suspension or full suspension mountain bike, 'all-mountain' mountain bike</figcaption></figure> <figure class="mw-default-size" typeof="mw:File/Thumb"><a href="/wiki/File:All_Mountain_Mountain_Bike.jpg" class="mw-file-description"><img src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5b/All_Mountain_Mountain_Bike.jpg/220px-All_Mountain_Mountain_Bike.jpg" decoding="async" width="220" height="198" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5b/All_Mountain_Mountain_Bike.jpg/330px-All_Mountain_Mountain_Bike.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5b/All_Mountain_Mountain_Bike.jpg/440px-All_Mountain_Mountain_Bike.jpg 2x" data-file-width="561" data-file-height="504" /></a><figcaption>Typical more stout all-mountain bike on rough terrain</figcaption></figure> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1236090951"><div role="note" class="hatnote navigation-not-searchable">Main article: <a href="/wiki/Mountain_bike" title="Mountain bike">Mountain bike</a></div> <ul><li><b><a href="/wiki/Mountain_bike" title="Mountain bike">Mountain bikes</a></b> differ from other bikes primarily in that they incorporate features aimed at increasing durability and improving performance in rough terrain. Most modern mountain bikes have some kind of <a href="/wiki/Bicycle_suspension" title="Bicycle suspension">suspension</a>, 26, 27.5 or 29-inch diameter tires, usually between 1.7 and 2.5 inches in width, and a wider, flat or upwardly-rising <a href="/wiki/Bicycle_handlebar" title="Bicycle handlebar">handlebar</a> that allows a more upright riding position, giving the rider more control. They have a smaller, reinforced <a href="/wiki/Bicycle_frame" title="Bicycle frame">frame</a>, usually made of wide tubing. Tires usually have a pronounced <a href="/wiki/Tire_tread" title="Tire tread">tread</a>, and are mounted on rims which are stronger than those used on most non-mountain bicycles. Compared to other bikes, mountain bikes also use <a href="/wiki/Hydraulic_disc_brakes" class="mw-redirect" title="Hydraulic disc brakes">hydraulic disc brakes</a>. They also tend to have lower ratio <a href="/wiki/Bicycle_gearing" title="Bicycle gearing">gears</a> to facilitate climbing steep hills and traversing obstacles. <a href="/wiki/Bicycle_pedal" title="Bicycle pedal">Pedals</a> vary from simple <i><a href="/wiki/Bicycle_pedal#Flat_and_platform" title="Bicycle pedal">platform</a></i> pedals, where the rider simply places the shoes on top of the pedals, to <i><a href="/wiki/Clipless_pedals" class="mw-redirect" title="Clipless pedals">clipless</a></i>, where the rider uses a specially equipped shoe with a cleat that engages mechanically into the pedal.</li></ul> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Accessories">Accessories</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Mountain_biking&action=edit&section=10" title="Edit section: Accessories"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <ul><li><b>Glasses</b> with little or no difference from those used in other cycling sports, help protect against <a href="/wiki/Road_debris" title="Road debris">debris</a> while on the trail. Filtered lenses, whether yellow for cloudy days or shaded for sunny days, protect the eyes from strain. Downhill, freeride, and enduro mountain bikers often use goggles similar to motocross or snowboard goggles in unison with their full face helmets.</li> <li><b><a href="/wiki/Bicycle_shoe" class="mw-redirect" title="Bicycle shoe">Shoes</a></b> generally have gripping soles similar to those of hiking boots for scrambling over un-ridable obstacles, unlike the smooth-bottomed shoes used in road cycling. The <a href="/wiki/Shank_(footwear)" title="Shank (footwear)">shank</a> of mountain bike shoes is generally more flexible than road cycling shoes. Shoes compatible with clipless pedal systems are also frequently used.</li> <li><b>Clothing</b> is chosen for comfort during physical exertion in the backcountry, and its ability to withstand falls. Road touring clothes are often inappropriate due to their delicate fabrics and construction. Depending on the type of mountain biking, different types of clothes and styles are commonly worn. Cross-country mountain bikers tend to wear lycra shorts and tight road style jerseys due to the need for comfort and efficiency. Downhill riders tend to wear heavier fabric baggy shorts or moto-cross style trousers to protect themselves from falls. All mountain/enduro riders tend to wear light fabric baggy shorts and jerseys as they can be in the saddle for long periods of time.</li> <li><b><a href="/wiki/Hydration_system" title="Hydration system">Hydration systems</a></b> are important for mountain bikers in the backcountry, ranging from simple water bottles to water bags with drinking tubes in lightweight backpacks known as a hydration pack. (e.g.<a href="/wiki/CamelBak" title="CamelBak">CamelBaks</a>).</li> <li><b><a href="/wiki/GPS_navigation_devices" class="mw-redirect" title="GPS navigation devices">GPS systems</a></b> are sometimes added to the handlebars and are used to monitor progress on trails.</li> <li><b><a href="/wiki/Bicycle_pump" title="Bicycle pump">Pump</a></b> to inflate tires.</li> <li><b><a href="/wiki/Carbon_dioxide" title="Carbon dioxide">CO<sub style="font-size: 80%;vertical-align: -0.35em">2</sub> Inflator with Cartridge</a></b> to inflate a tube or <a href="/wiki/Tubeless_tire#Bicycle_tires" title="Tubeless tire">tubeless tire</a>.</li> <li><b><a href="/wiki/Bicycle_tools" title="Bicycle tools">Bike tools</a></b> and extra bike tubes are important, as mountain bikers frequently find themselves miles from help, with flat tires or other mechanical problems that must be handled by the rider.</li> <li><b><a href="/wiki/Bicycle_lighting#LEDs" title="Bicycle lighting">High-power lights</a></b> based on LED technology, used for mountain biking at night.</li> <li>Some sort of <b>protective case</b></li></ul> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Protective_gear">Protective gear</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Mountain_biking&action=edit&section=11" title="Edit section: Protective gear"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1251242444"><table class="box-Howto plainlinks metadata ambox ambox-content" role="presentation"><tbody><tr><td class="mbox-image"><div class="mbox-image-div"><span typeof="mw:File"><span><img alt="" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/b4/Ambox_important.svg/40px-Ambox_important.svg.png" decoding="async" width="40" height="40" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/b4/Ambox_important.svg/60px-Ambox_important.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/b4/Ambox_important.svg/80px-Ambox_important.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="40" data-file-height="40" /></span></span></div></td><td class="mbox-text"><div class="mbox-text-span">This section <b>contains <a href="/wiki/Wikipedia:What_Wikipedia_is_not#NOTHOWTO" title="Wikipedia:What Wikipedia is not">instructions, advice, or how-to content</a></b>.<span class="hide-when-compact"> Please help <a class="external text" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Mountain_biking&action=edit">rewrite the content</a> so that it is more encyclopedic or <a href="https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Transwiki" class="extiw" title="m:Help:Transwiki">move</a> it to <a href="https://en.wikiversity.org/wiki/" class="extiw" title="v:">Wikiversity</a>, <a href="https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/" class="extiw" title="b:">Wikibooks</a>, or <a href="https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/" class="extiw" title="voy:">Wikivoyage</a>.</span> <span class="date-container"><i>(<span class="date">February 2016</span>)</i></span></div></td></tr></tbody></table> <figure class="mw-default-size" typeof="mw:File/Thumb"><span><video id="mwe_player_1" poster="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c2/Worsleys_Track_248.webm/220px--Worsleys_Track_248.webm.jpg" controls="" preload="none" data-mw-tmh="" class="mw-file-element" width="220" height="124" data-durationhint="23" data-mwtitle="Worsleys_Track_248.webm" data-mwprovider="wikimediacommons" resource="/wiki/File:Worsleys_Track_248.webm"><source src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/transcoded/c/c2/Worsleys_Track_248.webm/Worsleys_Track_248.webm.480p.vp9.webm" type="video/webm; codecs="vp9, opus"" data-transcodekey="480p.vp9.webm" data-width="854" data-height="480" /><source src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/transcoded/c/c2/Worsleys_Track_248.webm/Worsleys_Track_248.webm.720p.vp9.webm" type="video/webm; codecs="vp9, opus"" data-transcodekey="720p.vp9.webm" data-width="1280" data-height="720" /><source src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/transcoded/c/c2/Worsleys_Track_248.webm/Worsleys_Track_248.webm.1080p.vp9.webm" type="video/webm; codecs="vp9, opus"" data-transcodekey="1080p.vp9.webm" data-width="1920" data-height="1080" /><source src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c2/Worsleys_Track_248.webm" type="video/webm; codecs="vp8, vorbis"" data-width="1920" data-height="1080" /><source src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/transcoded/c/c2/Worsleys_Track_248.webm/Worsleys_Track_248.webm.240p.vp9.webm" type="video/webm; codecs="vp9, opus"" data-transcodekey="240p.vp9.webm" data-width="426" data-height="240" /><source src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/transcoded/c/c2/Worsleys_Track_248.webm/Worsleys_Track_248.webm.360p.vp9.webm" type="video/webm; codecs="vp9, opus"" data-transcodekey="360p.vp9.webm" data-width="640" data-height="360" /><source src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/transcoded/c/c2/Worsleys_Track_248.webm/Worsleys_Track_248.webm.360p.webm" type="video/webm; codecs="vp8, vorbis"" data-transcodekey="360p.webm" data-width="640" data-height="360" /></video></span><figcaption>Mountain bikers in the <a href="/wiki/Port_Hills" title="Port Hills">Port Hills</a>, New Zealand, wearing a variety of protective gear</figcaption></figure> <p>The level of protection worn by individual riders varies greatly and is affected by speed, trail conditions, the weather, and numerous other factors, including personal choice. Protection becomes more important where these factors may be considered to increase the possibility or severity of a crash. </p><p>A helmet and gloves are usually regarded as sufficient for the majority of non-technical riding. Full-face helmets, goggles and armored suits or jackets are frequently used in downhill mountain biking, where the extra bulk and weight may help mitigate the risks of bigger and more frequent crashes.<sup id="cite_ref-20" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-20"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>20<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <ul><li><b><a href="/wiki/Bicycle_helmet" title="Bicycle helmet">Helmet</a></b>. The use of helmets, in one form or another, is almost universal amongst mountain bikers. The three main types are; cross-country, rounded skateboarder style (nicknamed "half shells" or "skate style"), and full-face. Cross-country helmets tend to be light and well ventilated, and more comfortable to wear for long periods, especially while perspiring in hot weather. In XC competitions, most bikers tend to use the usual road-racing style helmets, for their lightweight and aerodynamic qualities. Skateboard helmets are simpler and usually more affordable than other helmet types; provide great coverage of the head and resist minor scrapes and knocks. Unlike road-biking helmets, skateboard helmets typically have a thicker, hard plastic shell which can take multiple impacts before it needs to be replaced. The trade-off for this is that they tend to be much heavier and less ventilated (sweatier), therefore not suitable for endurance-based riding. Full-face helmets (BMX-style) provide the highest level of protection and tend to be stronger than skateboarding style and includes a jaw guard to protect the face. The weight is the main issue with this type, but today they are often reasonably well-ventilated and made of lightweight materials such as carbon fiber. (Full-face helmets with detachable chin-guards are available in some locations, but there are compromises to keep in mind with these designs.) As all helmets should meet minimum standards, SNELL B.95 (American Standard) BS EN 1078:1997 (European Standard), DOT, or "motorized ratings" are making their way into the market. The choice of helmet often comes down to rider preference, the likelihood of crashing, and on what features or properties of a helmet they place emphasis. Helmets are mandatory at competitive events and almost without exception at bike parks, most organizations also stipulate when and where full-face helmets must be used.<sup id="cite_ref-21" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-21"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>21<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li> <li><b>Body armor and pads</b>, often referred to simply as "armor", are meant to protect limbs and body in the event of a crash. While initially made for and marketed for downhill riders, free-riders, and jump/street riders, body armor has trickled into other areas of mountain biking as trails have become steeper and more technically complex (hence bringing a commensurately higher injury risk). Armor ranges from simple neoprene sleeves for knees, and elbows to complex, articulated combinations of hard plastic shells and padding that cover a whole limb or the entire body. Some companies market body armor jackets and even full-body suits designed to provide greater protection through greater coverage of the body and more secure pad retention. Most upper-body protectors also include a spine protector that comprises plastic or metal reinforced plastic plates, over foam padding, which are joined so that they articulate and move with the back. Some mountain bikers also use BMX-style body armor, such as chest plates, abdomen protectors, and spine plates. New technology has seen an influx of integrated neck protectors that fit securely with full-face helmets, such as the <a href="/wiki/Leatt-Brace" title="Leatt-Brace">Leatt-Brace</a>. There is a general correlation between increased protection and increased weight/decreased mobility, although different styles balance these factors differently. Different levels of protection are deemed necessary/desirable by different riders in different circumstances. Backpack hydration systems such as <a href="/wiki/Camelbak" class="mw-redirect" title="Camelbak">Camelbaks</a>, where a water-filled bladder is held close to the spine, are used by some riders for their perceived protective value. More recently, with the increase in enduro racing, backpack hydration systems are also being sold with inbuilt spine protection. However, there is only anecdotal evidence of protection.</li> <li><b><a href="/wiki/Cycling_gloves" class="mw-redirect" title="Cycling gloves">Gloves</a></b> can offer increased comfort while riding, by alleviating compression and friction, and can protect against superficial hand injuries.<sup id="cite_ref-22" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-22"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>22<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> They provide protection in the event of strikes to the back or palm of the hand or when putting the hand out in a fall and can protect the hand, fingers, and knuckles from abrasion on rough surfaces. Many different styles of gloves exist, with various fits, sizes, finger lengths, palm padding, and armor options available. Armoring knuckles and the backs of hands with plastic panels is common in more extreme types of mountain biking. Most of it depends on preference and necessity.</li> <li><b>First aid</b> kits are often carried by mountain bikers so that they are able to clean, dress cuts, abrasions, and splint broken limbs. Head, brain, and spinal injuries become more likely as speeds increase. All of these can bring permanent changes in quality of life. Experienced mountain bike guides may be trained in dealing with suspected spinal injuries (e.g., immobilizing the victim and keeping the neck straight). Seriously injured people may need to be removed by <a href="/wiki/Stretcher" title="Stretcher">stretcher</a>, by a motor vehicle suitable for the terrain, or by helicopter.</li></ul> <p>Protective gear cannot provide immunity against injuries. For example, concussions can still occur despite the use of helmets, and spinal injuries can still occur with the use of spinal padding and neck braces.<sup id="cite_ref-23" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-23"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>23<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-24" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-24"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>24<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> The use of high-tech protective gear can result in a revenge effect, whereupon some cyclists feel safe taking dangerous risks.<sup id="cite_ref-25" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-25"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>25<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>Because the key determinant of injury risk is <a href="/wiki/Kinetic_energy" title="Kinetic energy">kinetic energy</a>, and because kinetic energy increases with the square of the speed, effectively each doubling of speed can quadruple the injury risk. Similarly, each tripling of speed can be expected to bring a nine-fold increase in risk, and each quadrupling of speed means that a sixteen-fold risk increase must be anticipated. </p><p>Higher speeds of travel also add danger due to <a href="/wiki/Mental_chronometry" title="Mental chronometry">reaction time</a>. Because higher speeds mean that the rider travels further during their reaction time, this leaves less travel distance within which to react safely.<sup id="cite_ref-26" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-26"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>26<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> This, in turn, further multiplies the risk of an injurious crash. </p><p>In general, although protective gear cannot always prevent the occurrence of injuries, the use of such equipment is appropriate, as is maintaining it in serviceable condition. Because mountain biking takes place outdoors, ultraviolet radiation from sunlight is present, and UV rays are known to degrade plastic components.<sup id="cite_ref-27" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-27"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>27<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Accordingly, and as a rule of thumb, a bicycle helmet should be replaced every five years, or sooner if it appears damaged. Additionally, if the helmet has been involved in an accident or has otherwise incurred impact-type damage, then it should be replaced promptly, even if it does not appear to be visibly damaged.<sup id="cite_ref-28" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-28"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>28<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Categories">Categories</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Mountain_biking&action=edit&section=12" title="Edit section: Categories"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Cross-country_cycling">Cross-country cycling</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Mountain_biking&action=edit&section=13" title="Edit section: Cross-country cycling"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1236090951"><div role="note" class="hatnote navigation-not-searchable">Main article: <a href="/wiki/Cross-country_cycling" title="Cross-country cycling">Cross-country cycling</a></div> <p>Cross-Country (XC) generally means riding point-to-point or in a loop including climbs and descents on a variety of terrain. A typical XC bike weighs around 9–13 kilos (20–30 lbs), and has 0–125 millimeters (0.0–4.9 inches) of suspension travel front and sometimes rear. Cross country mountain biking focuses on physical strength and endurance more than the other forms, which require greater technical skill. Cross country mountain biking is the only mountain biking discipline in the <a href="/wiki/Summer_Olympic_Games" title="Summer Olympic Games">Summer Olympic Games</a>. </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Trail">Trail</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Mountain_biking&action=edit&section=14" title="Edit section: Trail"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>Trail bikes typically have front suspension travel of 120-130mm. Mostly used for recreation not formal competitions. </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="All-mountain">All-mountain</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Mountain_biking&action=edit&section=15" title="Edit section: All-mountain"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>All-mountain bikes typically have front suspension travel of 140-150mm. They are less focused on speed and stability when riding down hills than enduro bikes, thereby increasing efficiency when riding up hills. </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Enduro">Enduro</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Mountain_biking&action=edit&section=16" title="Edit section: Enduro"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1236090951"><div role="note" class="hatnote navigation-not-searchable">Main article: <a href="/wiki/Enduro_(mountain_biking)" title="Enduro (mountain biking)">Enduro (mountain biking)</a></div> <p>Enduro bikes tend to have moderate-travel suspension systems and components which are stronger than XC models, typically 160–180 mm of travel on a full suspension frame, but at a weight that is suitable for both climbing and descending. </p><p>Enduro racing includes elements of DH racing, but Enduro races are much longer, sometimes taking a full day to complete, and incorporate climbing sections to connect the timed downhill descents (often referred to as stages). Typically, there is a maximum time limit for how long a rider takes to reach the top of each climb, while finishers of the downhill portions are ranked by fastest times. </p><p>Historically, many long-distance XC races would use the descriptor "enduro" in their race names to indicate their endurance aspect. Some long-standing race events have maintained this custom, sometimes leading to confusion with the modern Enduro format, that has been adopted to the Enduro World Series. </p><p>Enduro racing was commonly seen as a race for all abilities. While there are many recreational riders that do compete in Enduro races, the sport is increasingly attracting high-level riders such as <a href="/wiki/Sam_Hill_(cyclist)" title="Sam Hill (cyclist)">Sam Hill</a> or <a href="/w/index.php?title=Isabeau_Courdurier&action=edit&redlink=1" class="new" title="Isabeau Courdurier (page does not exist)">Isabeau Courdurier</a>. </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Downhill">Downhill</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Mountain_biking&action=edit&section=17" title="Edit section: Downhill"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1236090951"><div role="note" class="hatnote navigation-not-searchable">Main article: <a href="/wiki/Downhill_mountain_biking" title="Downhill mountain biking">Downhill mountain biking</a></div> <figure class="mw-default-size" typeof="mw:File/Thumb"><a href="/wiki/File:MTB_downhill.jpg" class="mw-file-description"><img src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d7/MTB_downhill.jpg/170px-MTB_downhill.jpg" decoding="async" width="170" height="253" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d7/MTB_downhill.jpg/255px-MTB_downhill.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d7/MTB_downhill.jpg/340px-MTB_downhill.jpg 2x" data-file-width="604" data-file-height="900" /></a><figcaption><a href="/wiki/Downhill_mountain_biking" title="Downhill mountain biking">Downhill mountain biking</a></figcaption></figure> <p>Downhill (DH) is, in the most general sense, riding mountain bikes downhill. Downhill tracks normally include large jumps, drops or other features, and are generally rough and steep from top to bottom. Often, facilities such as an automobile up-lift or <a href="/wiki/Ski_lift" title="Ski lift">ski lift</a>, will be available to transport riders and their bikes to the start-point, as the weight of downhill mountain bikes precludes any serious climbing. </p><p>Because of the extremely steep terrain, downhill mountain biking is one of the most extreme and dangerous cycling disciplines. Minimum body protection for downhill riding include gloves, knee pads and a full-face helmet, although many riders and racers commonly wear more extensive, full-body, protection that include padding at selected locations. </p><p>Downhill-specific bikes are universally equipped with front and rear suspension, large disc brakes, and use heavier frame tubing than other mountain bikes. Downhill bicycles now weigh around 16–20 kg (35–44 lb), while the most expensive professional downhill mountain bikes can weigh as little as 15 kilograms (33 pounds), fully equipped with custom <a href="/wiki/Carbon_fibre" class="mw-redirect" title="Carbon fibre">carbon fibre</a> parts, air suspension, tubeless tires and more. Downhill frames have anywhere from 170–250 millimeters (6.7–9.8 inches) of travel and are usually equipped with a 200 millimeters (7.9 inches) travel dual-crown fork. </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Four-cross/Dual_Slalom"><span id="Four-cross.2FDual_Slalom"></span>Four-cross/Dual Slalom</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Mountain_biking&action=edit&section=18" title="Edit section: Four-cross/Dual Slalom"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1236090951"><div role="note" class="hatnote navigation-not-searchable">Main article: <a href="/wiki/Four-cross" title="Four-cross">Four-cross</a></div> <figure class="mw-default-size" typeof="mw:File/Thumb"><a href="/wiki/File:4cross.JPG" class="mw-file-description"><img src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/96/4cross.JPG/220px-4cross.JPG" decoding="async" width="220" height="147" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/96/4cross.JPG/330px-4cross.JPG 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/96/4cross.JPG/440px-4cross.JPG 2x" data-file-width="800" data-file-height="535" /></a><figcaption>Four-cross race</figcaption></figure> <p>Four-cross/Dual Slalom (4X) is a discipline in which riders compete either on separate tracks, as in Dual Slalom, or on a short slalom track, as in 4X. Most bikes used are light hard-tails, although the last World Cup was actually won on a full-suspension bike. The track is downhill and has dirt jumps, berms, and gaps. </p><p>Professionals in <i><style data-mw-deduplicate="TemplateStyles:r1238216509">.mw-parser-output .vanchor>:target~.vanchor-text{background-color:#b1d2ff}@media screen{html.skin-theme-clientpref-night .mw-parser-output .vanchor>:target~.vanchor-text{background-color:#0f4dc9}}@media screen and (prefers-color-scheme:dark){html.skin-theme-clientpref-os .mw-parser-output .vanchor>:target~.vanchor-text{background-color:#0f4dc9}}</style><span class="vanchor"><span id="gravity_mountain_biking"></span><span class="vanchor-text">gravity mountain biking</span></span></i> tend to concentrate either on downhill mountain biking or 4X/dual slalom because they are very different. However, some riders, such as <a href="/wiki/Cedric_Gracia" class="mw-redirect" title="Cedric Gracia">Cedric Gracia</a>, used to compete in both 4X and DH, although that is becoming more rare as 4X takes on its own identity. </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Freeride">Freeride</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Mountain_biking&action=edit&section=19" title="Edit section: Freeride"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1236090951"><div role="note" class="hatnote navigation-not-searchable">Main article: <a href="/wiki/Freeride_(mountain_biking)" title="Freeride (mountain biking)">Freeride (mountain biking)</a></div> <figure class="mw-default-size" typeof="mw:File/Thumb"><a href="/wiki/File:Free-ride.jpg" class="mw-file-description"><img src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f5/Free-ride.jpg/220px-Free-ride.jpg" decoding="async" width="220" height="147" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f5/Free-ride.jpg/330px-Free-ride.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f5/Free-ride.jpg/440px-Free-ride.jpg 2x" data-file-width="3888" data-file-height="2592" /></a><figcaption>Freeride</figcaption></figure> <p>Freeride / Big Hit / Hucking, as the name suggests, is a 'do anything' discipline that encompasses everything from downhill racing without the clock to jumping, riding 'North Shore' style (elevated trails made of interconnecting bridges and logs), and generally riding trails and/or stunts that require more skill and aggressive techniques than XC. </p><p>"Slopestyle" type riding is an increasingly popular genre that combines big-air, stunt-ridden freeride with BMX style tricks. Slopestyle courses are usually constructed at already established mountain bike parks and include jumps, large drops, quarter-pipes, and other wooden obstacles. There are always multiple lines through a course and riders compete for judges' points by choosing lines that highlight their particular skills. </p><p>A "typical" freeride bike is hard to define, but typical specifications are 13–18 kilos (30–40 lbs) with 150–250 millimeters (5.9–9.8 inches) of suspension front and rear. Freeride bikes are generally heavier and more amply suspended than their XC counterparts, but usually, retain much of their climbing ability. It is up to the rider to build his or her bike to lean more toward a preferred level of aggressiveness. </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Dirt_Jumping">Dirt Jumping</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Mountain_biking&action=edit&section=20" title="Edit section: Dirt Jumping"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1236090951"><div role="note" class="hatnote navigation-not-searchable">Main article: <a href="/wiki/Dirt_jumping" title="Dirt jumping">Dirt jumping</a></div> <p>Dirt Jumping (DJ) is the practice of riding bikes over shaped mounds of dirt or soil and becoming airborne. The goal is that after riding over the 'lip' the rider will become airborne, and aim to land on the 'knuckle'. Dirt jumping can be done on almost any bicycle, but the bikes chosen are generally smaller and more maneuverable hardtails so that tricks such as backflips, whips, and tabletops, are easier to complete. The bikes are simpler so that when a crash occurs there are fewer components to break or cause the rider injury. Bikes are typically built from sturdier materials such as steel to handle repeated heavy impacts of crashes and bails. </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Trials">Trials</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Mountain_biking&action=edit&section=21" title="Edit section: Trials"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1236090951"><div role="note" class="hatnote navigation-not-searchable">Main article: <a href="/wiki/Mountain_bike_trials" title="Mountain bike trials">Mountain bike trials</a></div> <p>Trials riding consists of hopping and jumping bikes over obstacles, without touching a foot onto the ground. It can be performed either off-road or in an urban environment. This requires an excellent sense of balance. The emphasis is placed on techniques of effectively overcoming the obstacles, although street-trials (as opposed to competition-oriented trials) is much like Street and DJ, where doing tricks with style is the essence. Trials bikes look almost nothing like mountain bikes. They use either 20″, 24″ or 26″ wheels and have very small, low frames, some types without a saddle. </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Urban/Street"><span id="Urban.2FStreet"></span>Urban/Street</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Mountain_biking&action=edit&section=22" title="Edit section: Urban/Street"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1236090951"><div role="note" class="hatnote navigation-not-searchable">Main article: <a href="/wiki/Freestyle_BMX" title="Freestyle BMX">Freestyle BMX</a></div> <p>Urban/Street is essentially the same as urban <a href="/wiki/BMX" title="BMX">BMX</a> (or Freestyle BMX), in which riders perform tricks by riding on/over man-made objects. The bikes are the same as those used for Dirt Jumping, having 24″ or 26″ wheels. Also, they are very light, many in the range of 25–30 lb (11–14 kg), and are typically hardtails with between 0–100 millimeters of the front suspension. As with Dirt Jumping and Trials, style and execution are emphasized. </p> <figure class="mw-default-size" typeof="mw:File/Thumb"><a href="/wiki/File:Rando_VTT.jpg" class="mw-file-description"><img src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0f/Rando_VTT.jpg/220px-Rando_VTT.jpg" decoding="async" width="220" height="165" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0f/Rando_VTT.jpg/330px-Rando_VTT.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0f/Rando_VTT.jpg/440px-Rando_VTT.jpg 2x" data-file-width="567" data-file-height="425" /></a><figcaption>Mountain bike trail riding (trail biking)</figcaption></figure> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Trail_riding">Trail riding</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Mountain_biking&action=edit&section=23" title="Edit section: Trail riding"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1236090951"><div role="note" class="hatnote navigation-not-searchable">Main article: <a href="/wiki/Trail_riding#Mountain_bike_trails" title="Trail riding">Trail riding: Mountain bike trails</a></div> <p>Trail riding or trail biking is a varied and popular non-competitive form of mountain biking on recognized, and often waymarked and graded, <a href="/wiki/Trail" title="Trail">trails</a>; unpaved tracks, forest paths, etc. Trails may take the form of single routes or part of a larger complex, known as trail centers. Trail difficulty typically varies from gentle 'family' trails (green) through routes with increasingly technical features (blue and red) to those requiring high levels of fitness and skill (black) incorporating demanding ascents with steep technical descents comparable to less extreme downhill routes. As difficulty increases trails incorporate more technical trail features such as berms, rock gardens, uneven surfaces, drop offs and jumps. The most basic of bike designs can be used for less severe trails, but there are <a href="/wiki/Mountain_bike#Designs" title="Mountain bike">"trail bike" designs</a> which balance climbing ability with good downhill performance, almost always having 120–150 mm of travel on a suspension fork, with either a hard tail or a similar travel rear suspension. Many more technical trails are also used as routes for cross country, enduro, and even downhill racing. </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Marathon">Marathon</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Mountain_biking&action=edit&section=24" title="Edit section: Marathon"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>Mountain Bike Touring or Marathon is long-distance touring on dirt roads and single track with a mountain bike. </p><p>With the popularity of the <a href="/wiki/Great_Divide_Trail" title="Great Divide Trail">Great Divide Trail</a>, the <a href="/wiki/Colorado_Trail" title="Colorado Trail">Colorado Trail</a> and other long-distance off-road biking trails, specially outfitted mountain bikes are increasingly being used for touring. Bike manufacturers like Salsa have even developed MTB touring bikes like the Fargo model. </p><p><a href="/wiki/Mixed_Terrain_Cycle-Touring" class="mw-redirect" title="Mixed Terrain Cycle-Touring">Mixed Terrain Cycle-Touring</a> or rough riding is a form of mountain-bike touring but involves cycling over a variety of surfaces and topography on a single route, with a single bicycle that is expected to be satisfactory for all segments. The recent surge in popularity of mixed-terrain touring is in part a reaction against the increasing specialization of the bicycle industry. Mixed-terrain bicycle travel has a storied history of focusing on efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and freedom of travel over varied surfaces.<sup id="cite_ref-29" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-29"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>29<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Bikepacking">Bikepacking</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Mountain_biking&action=edit&section=25" title="Edit section: Bikepacking"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1236090951"><div role="note" class="hatnote navigation-not-searchable">See also: <a href="/wiki/Overlanding" title="Overlanding">Overlanding</a></div> <p>Bikepacking is a self-supported style of lightly loaded single or multiple night mountain biking.<sup id="cite_ref-:0_30-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:0-30"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>30<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Bikepacking is similar to bike touring, however the two sports generally use different bikes and the main difference is the method of carrying gear. Bikepacking generally involves carrying less gear and using smaller frame bags while bike touring will use <a href="/wiki/Pannier" title="Pannier">panniers</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-31" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-31"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>31<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>A typical bikepacking set-up includes a frame bag, handlebar roll, seat pack, and backpack and typical gear includes lightweight and basic camping gear, and a bike repair kit.<sup id="cite_ref-32" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-32"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>32<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>Mountain bikes are generally used as many bike packing destinations are reached via forest-service roads or <a href="/wiki/Single_track_(mountain_biking)" title="Single track (mountain biking)">singletrack</a> trails.<sup id="cite_ref-:0_30-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:0-30"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>30<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Mountain bikes specific to bike-packing use a slightly taller frame to get the maximum frame bag capacity. This is achieved by using a longer headtube, a more horizontal top tube, and a reduced stem degree.<sup id="cite_ref-33" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-33"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>33<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>Generally, bikepackers tend to cover anywhere from 25 to 75 miles (40 – 120 km) in a given day as the riding can be technical.<sup id="cite_ref-34" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-34"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>34<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Snow_biking">Snow biking</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Mountain_biking&action=edit&section=26" title="Edit section: Snow biking"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>Snow biking is downhill <a href="/wiki/Mountain_bike_racing" title="Mountain bike racing">mountain bike racing</a> on an <a href="/wiki/Alpine_skiing" title="Alpine skiing">alpine skiing</a> course. </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Fatbiking">Fatbiking</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Mountain_biking&action=edit&section=27" title="Edit section: Fatbiking"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1236090951"><div role="note" class="hatnote navigation-not-searchable">See also: <a href="/wiki/Fatbike" title="Fatbike">Fatbike</a></div> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Health_benefits">Health benefits</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Mountain_biking&action=edit&section=28" title="Edit section: Health benefits"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>Cycling and green exercises have proven positive effects on self-esteem and total mood disturbance.<sup id="cite_ref-35" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-35"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>35<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Mountain biking is proven to improve mental health and well-being relating to coping abilities and reducing stress. There are strong links between outdoor environments and their therapeutic potential.<sup id="cite_ref-36" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-36"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>36<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Risks">Risks</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Mountain_biking&action=edit&section=29" title="Edit section: Risks"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>Risk of injury is present when mountain biking, especially in the more extreme disciplines like downhill biking, free ride and dirt jumping. Injuries range from minor wounds, such as cuts and abrasions from falls on gravel or other surfaces, to major injuries such as broken bones, head or spinal injuries resulting from impacts with rocks, trees or the terrain being ridden on.<sup id="cite_ref-37" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-37"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>37<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-38" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-38"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>38<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Another risk factor is that mountain biking often takes place in wilderness or remote areas so emergency response can be delayed in the event of sustained injury. </p><p>Protective equipment can protect against minor injuries and reduce the extent or seriousness of major impacts, but may not protect a rider from major impacts or accidents. To reduce the risk of injury, a rider will also take steps to minimize the risk of accidents, and thus the potential for injury; by choosing trails which fall within the range of their experience level, ensuring that they are fit enough to deal with the trail they have chosen, and keeping their bike in top mechanical condition. </p><p>Lastly, maintenance of the rider's bike is carried out more frequently for mountain biking than for utility cycling or casual commuter biking. Mountain biking places higher demands on every part of the bike. Jumps and impacts can crack the frame or damage components or the tire rims, and steep, fast descents can quickly wear out brake pads. Since the widespread adoption of hydraulic and mechanical disk brakes on most mountain bikes from the late 1990s, the issues of brake pad wear, misalignment with, or slippage of rim brake pads on rims designed for rim brakes or "V brakes", has become a non-issue. Thus, whereas a casual rider may only check over and maintain their bike every few months, a mountain biker will check and properly maintain the bike before and after every ride. </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Advocacy_organizations">Advocacy organizations</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Mountain_biking&action=edit&section=30" title="Edit section: Advocacy organizations"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>Mountain bikers have faced land access issues from the beginnings of the sport. Some areas where the first mountain bikers have ridden have faced extreme restrictions or elimination of riding. </p><p>This opposition has led to the development of local, regional, and international mountain bike groups. The different groups that formed generally work to create new trails, maintain existing trails, and help existing trails that may have issues. Groups work with private and public entities from the individual landowner to city parks departments, on up through the state level at the DNR, and into the federal level. Different groups will work individually or together to achieve results. </p><p>Advocacy organizations work through numerous methods such as education, trail workdays, and trail patrols. Examples of the education an advocacy group can provide include: Educate local bicycle riders, property managers, and other user groups on the proper development of trails, and on the <a href="/wiki/International_Mountain_Bicycling_Association" title="International Mountain Bicycling Association">International Mountain Bicycling Association</a>'s (IMBA), <a href="/wiki/Single_track_(mountain_biking)#"Rules_of_the_Trail"" title="Single track (mountain biking)">"Rules of the Trail."</a> Examples of trail work days can include: Flagging, cutting, and signing a new trail, or removing downed trees after a storm. A trail patrol is a bike rider who has had some training to help assist others (including non-cyclists), trail users. </p><p>The IMBA is a non-profit advocacy group whose mission is to create, enhance and preserve trail opportunities for mountain bikers worldwide. IMBA serves as an umbrella organization for mountain <a href="/wiki/Biking_advocacy" class="mw-redirect" title="Biking advocacy">biking advocacy</a> worldwide and represents more than 700 affiliated mountain biking groups. The group was originally formed to fight widespread trail closures. In 1988, five California mountain bike clubs linked to form IMBA. The founding clubs were: Concerned Off-Road Bicyclists Association, Bicycle Trails Council East Bay, Bicycle Trails Council Marin, Sacramento Rough Riders, and Responsible Organized Mountain. </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Environmental_impact">Environmental impact</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Mountain_biking&action=edit&section=31" title="Edit section: Environmental impact"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>According to a review published by the <a href="/wiki/International_Mountain_Bicycling_Association" title="International Mountain Bicycling Association">International Mountain Bicycling Association</a>, the environmental impact of mountain biking, as a relatively new sport, is poorly understood. The review notes that "as with all recreational pursuits, it is clear that mountain biking contributes some degree of <a href="/wiki/Environmental_degradation" title="Environmental degradation">environmental degradation</a>".<sup id="cite_ref-39" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-39"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>39<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Mountain biking can result in both soil and vegetation damage, which can be caused by skidding, but also by the construction of unauthorised features such as jumps and bridges, and trails themselves.<sup id="cite_ref-40" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-40"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>40<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Several studies have reported that a mountain bike's impact on a given length of trail surface is comparable to that of a hiker, and substantially less than that of an <a href="/wiki/Equestrianism" title="Equestrianism">equestrian</a> or motorized off-road vehicle.<sup id="cite_ref-41" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-41"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>41<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-42" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-42"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>42<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-43" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-43"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>43<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-44" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-44"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>44<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup class="noprint Inline-Template" style="white-space:nowrap;">[<i><a href="/wiki/Wikipedia:Reliable_sources" title="Wikipedia:Reliable sources"><span title="The material near this tag may rely on an unreliable source. (November 2013)">unreliable source?</span></a></i>]</sup> </p><p>A critical literature review by Jason Lathrop on the ecological impact of mountain biking notes that while recreational trail use in general is well studied, few studies explore the specific impact of mountain biking. He quotes the <a href="/wiki/Bureau_of_Land_Management" title="Bureau of Land Management">Bureau of Land Management</a>: "An estimated 13.5 million mountain bicyclists visit public lands each year to enjoy the variety of trails. What was once a low use activity that was easy to manage has become more complex".<sup id="cite_ref-45" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-45"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>45<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>The environmental impacts of mountain biking can be greatly reduced by not riding on wet or sensitive trails, keeping speeds modest so as to minimize cornering forces and braking forces, not skidding, and by staying on the trail.<sup id="cite_ref-46" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-46"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>46<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>Mountain biking has been demonstrated to act as a human-mediated form of <a href="/wiki/Seed_dispersal" title="Seed dispersal">seed dispersal</a>. Due to advancements in technology mountain bikers have begun to move onto trail networks once only accessible by hikers. The nature of their movement patterns also plays an important role as a vector for seed dispersal. Mountain bikes are not bound to any specific type of infrastructure and can therefore move freely between ecological environments acting as a connecting dispersal vector between habitats. Combined with their relatively long range and speeds they also contribute to long-range dispersal.<sup id="cite_ref-Weiss_47-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Weiss-47"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>47<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> In an effort to understand and assess the socio-ecological consequences of mountain bikes as a vector for seed dispersal Fabio Weiss, Tyler J. Brummer, and Gesine Pufal conducted an environmental impact study on forest trails in Freiburg, Germany. The results of the study found that although the majority of seeds detached from tires within the first 5–20 meters; small portions of seeds were still present after 200–500 meters contributing to moderate dispersal. The potential for long-distance dispersal was found through the transport of seeds on areas of the bike that did not come into frequent contact with the ground. The study also found that the majority of participants only cleaned their bikes on average every 70 km or every two rides.<sup id="cite_ref-Weiss_47-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Weiss-47"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>47<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Rides executed in two different areas have the potential to connect previously unconnected habitats creating the potential for unwanted plant invasions.<br /> <br /> To mitigate the accidental dispersal of an unwanted invasive species, the authors of the study proposed the following measures to support conservation:<sup id="cite_ref-Weiss_47-2" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Weiss-47"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>47<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <blockquote> <p>a) Clean the bike between rides in different habitats, before traveling and especially before entering sensitive natural areas and regions.<br /> b) Control weeds and non-native species at trailheads and trail margins.<br /> c) Educate mountain bike riders about the potential dispersal of different species (good stewardship begets riding privileges).<br /> d) Encourage cooperation between mountain bikers and managing authorities (avoid condescending regulations, establishment of monitored designated riding areas).<br /> </p> </blockquote> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="See_also">See also</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Mountain_biking&action=edit&section=32" title="Edit section: See also"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <ul><li><a href="/wiki/Mountain_bike" title="Mountain bike">Mountain bike</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Mountain_bike_racing" title="Mountain bike racing">Mountain bike racing</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Downhill_mountain_biking" title="Downhill mountain biking">Downhill mountain biking</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Enduro_(mountain_biking)" title="Enduro (mountain biking)">Enduro (mountain biking)</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Singletrack" class="mw-redirect" title="Singletrack">Singletrack</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/List_of_professional_mountain_bikers" title="List of professional mountain bikers">List of professional mountain bikers</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Mountain_Bike_Hall_of_Fame" title="Mountain Bike Hall of Fame">Mountain Bike Hall of Fame</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Glossary_of_cycling" title="Glossary of cycling">Glossary of cycling</a></li></ul> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="References">References</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Mountain_biking&action=edit&section=33" title="Edit section: References"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <style data-mw-deduplicate="TemplateStyles:r1239543626">.mw-parser-output .reflist{margin-bottom:0.5em;list-style-type:decimal}@media 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title="Canyoning">Canyoning</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Crane_climbing" title="Crane climbing">Crane climbing</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Ice_climbing" title="Ice climbing">Ice climbing</a> <ul><li><a href="/wiki/Mixed_climbing" title="Mixed climbing">Mixed climbing</a></li></ul></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Mountaineering" title="Mountaineering">Mountaineering</a> <ul><li><a href="/wiki/Alpine_climbing" title="Alpine climbing">Alpine climbing</a></li></ul></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Rock_climbing" title="Rock climbing">Rock climbing</a> <ul><li><a href="/wiki/Big_wall_climbing" title="Big wall climbing">Big wall climbing</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Free_solo_climbing" title="Free solo climbing">Free solo climbing</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Traditional_climbing" title="Traditional climbing">Traditional climbing</a></li></ul></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Skyrunning" title="Skyrunning">Skyrunning</a></li></ul> </div></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="navbox-group" style="width:1%">Falling</th><td 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title="List of bicycle types">List of bicycle types</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/List_of_bicycle_brands_and_manufacturing_companies" title="List of bicycle brands and manufacturing companies">List of bicycle brands and manufacturing companies</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/List_of_BMX_bicycle_manufacturers" title="List of BMX bicycle manufacturers">List of BMX bicycle manufacturers</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/List_of_bicycle-sharing_systems" title="List of bicycle-sharing systems">List of bicycle-sharing systems</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/List_of_cyclists" title="List of cyclists">List of cyclists</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/List_of_films_about_bicycles_and_cycling" title="List of films about bicycles and cycling">List of films about bicycles and cycling</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/List_of_doping_cases_in_cycling" title="List of doping cases in cycling">List of doping cases in cycling</a></li></ul> </div></td></tr><tr><td class="navbox-abovebelow" colspan="2"><div> <ul><li><span 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class="navbox-abovebelow" colspan="2"><div> <ul><li><a href="/wiki/History_of_orienteering" title="History of orienteering">History of orienteering</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/List_of_orienteering_events" title="List of orienteering events">List of orienteering events</a></li></ul> </div></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="navbox-group" style="width:1%">Sport disciplines</th><td class="navbox-list-with-group navbox-list navbox-odd" style="width:100%;padding:0"><div style="padding:0 0.25em"></div><table class="nowraplinks navbox-subgroup" style="border-spacing:0"><tbody><tr><th scope="row" class="navbox-group" style="width:1%"><a href="/wiki/International_Orienteering_Federation" title="International Orienteering Federation">IOF</a>-<a href="/wiki/Sports_governing_body" title="Sports governing body">governed</a></th><td class="navbox-list-with-group navbox-list navbox-odd" style="width:100%;padding:0"><div style="padding:0 0.25em"> <ul><li><a href="/wiki/Foot_orienteering" title="Foot orienteering">Foot orienteering</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Mountain_bike_orienteering" title="Mountain bike orienteering">Mountain bike orienteering</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Ski_orienteering" title="Ski orienteering">Ski orienteering</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Trail_orienteering" title="Trail orienteering">Trail orienteering</a></li></ul> </div></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="navbox-group" style="width:1%"><a href="/wiki/International_Amateur_Radio_Union" title="International Amateur Radio Union">IARU</a>-<a href="/wiki/Sports_governing_body" title="Sports governing body">governed</a></th><td class="navbox-list-with-group navbox-list navbox-even" style="width:100%;padding:0"><div style="padding:0 0.25em"> <ul><li><a href="/wiki/Amateur_radio_direction_finding" title="Amateur radio direction finding">Amateur radio direction finding</a> <ul><li><a href="/wiki/Fox_Oring" title="Fox Oring">Fox Oring</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Radio_Orienteering_in_a_Compact_Area" title="Radio Orienteering in a Compact Area">Radio Orienteering in a Compact Area</a></li></ul></li></ul> </div></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="navbox-group" style="width:1%">Other sports</th><td class="navbox-list-with-group navbox-list navbox-odd" style="width:100%;padding:0"><div style="padding:0 0.25em"> <ul><li><a href="/wiki/Canoe_orienteering" title="Canoe orienteering">Canoe orienteering</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Car_orienteering" title="Car orienteering">Car orienteering</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Mountain_marathon" title="Mountain marathon">Mountain marathon</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Mounted_orienteering" title="Mounted orienteering">Mounted orienteering</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Rogaining" title="Rogaining">Rogaining</a></li></ul> </div></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="navbox-group" style="width:1%">Related</th><td class="navbox-list-with-group navbox-list navbox-even" style="width:100%;padding:0"><div style="padding:0 0.25em"> <ul><li><a href="/wiki/Adventure_racing" title="Adventure racing">Adventure racing</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Alleycat_race" title="Alleycat race">Alleycat race</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Fell_running" title="Fell running">Fell running</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Relay_race" title="Relay race">Relay race</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Transmitter_hunting" title="Transmitter hunting">Transmitter hunting</a></li></ul> </div></td></tr></tbody></table><div></div></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="navbox-group" style="width:1%">Equipment</th><td class="navbox-list-with-group navbox-list navbox-odd" style="width:100%;padding:0"><div style="padding:0 0.25em"></div><table class="nowraplinks navbox-subgroup" style="border-spacing:0"><tbody><tr><th scope="row" class="navbox-group" style="width:1%">Event</th><td class="navbox-list-with-group navbox-list navbox-odd" style="width:100%;padding:0"><div style="padding:0 0.25em"> <ul><li><a href="/wiki/Control_point_(orienteering)" title="Control point (orienteering)">Control point</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Course_(orienteering)" title="Course (orienteering)">Course</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Orienteering_map" title="Orienteering map">Map</a></li></ul> </div></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="navbox-group" style="width:1%">Personal</th><td class="navbox-list-with-group navbox-list navbox-even" style="width:100%;padding:0"><div style="padding:0 0.25em"> <ul><li><a href="/wiki/Compass" title="Compass">Compass</a> <ul><li><a href="/wiki/Hand_compass" title="Hand compass">hand</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Protractor_compass" class="mw-redirect" title="Protractor compass">protractor</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Thumb_compass" title="Thumb compass">thumb</a></li></ul></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Eye_protection" title="Eye protection">Eye protectors</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Gaiters" title="Gaiters">Gaiters</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Headlamp_(outdoor)" title="Headlamp (outdoor)">Headlamp</a></li></ul> </div></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="navbox-group" style="width:1%">Exceptions</th><td class="navbox-list-with-group navbox-list navbox-odd" style="width:100%;padding:0"><div style="padding:0 0.25em"> <ul><li><a href="/wiki/Backpacking_(wilderness)#Equipment" class="mw-redirect" title="Backpacking (wilderness)">Backpacking</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Satellite_navigation" title="Satellite navigation">Satellite navigation</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Whistle" title="Whistle">Whistle</a></li></ul> </div></td></tr></tbody></table><div></div></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="navbox-group" style="width:1%"><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://orienteering.sport/iof/it/list-of-software-for-orienteering/">Software</a></th><td class="navbox-list-with-group navbox-list navbox-odd" style="width:100%;padding:0"><div style="padding:0 0.25em"></div><table class="nowraplinks navbox-subgroup" style="border-spacing:0"><tbody><tr><th scope="row" class="navbox-group" style="width:1%">Proprietary</th><td class="navbox-list-with-group navbox-list navbox-even" style="width:100%;padding:0"><div style="padding:0 0.25em"> <ul><li><a href="/w/index.php?title=OCAD_(software)&action=edit&redlink=1" class="new" title="OCAD (software) (page does not exist)">OCAD</a></li> <li><a href="/w/index.php?title=Condes_(software)&action=edit&redlink=1" class="new" title="Condes (software) (page does not exist)">Condes</a></li> <li><a href="/w/index.php?title=SportSoftware&action=edit&redlink=1" class="new" title="SportSoftware (page does not exist)">SportSoftware</a></li></ul> </div></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="navbox-group" style="width:1%">Open-source</th><td class="navbox-list-with-group navbox-list navbox-odd" style="width:100%;padding:0"><div style="padding:0 0.25em"> <ul><li><a href="/w/index.php?title=OpenOrienteering_Mapper&action=edit&redlink=1" class="new" title="OpenOrienteering Mapper (page does not exist)">OpenOrienteering Mapper</a></li> <li><a href="/w/index.php?title=Purple_Pen&action=edit&redlink=1" class="new" title="Purple Pen (page does not exist)">Purple Pen</a></li> <li><a href="/w/index.php?title=MeOS_(software)&action=edit&redlink=1" class="new" title="MeOS (software) (page does not exist)">MeOS</a></li></ul> </div></td></tr></tbody></table><div></div></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="navbox-group" style="width:1%"><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://orienteering.sport/iof/it/list-of-software-for-orienteering/">Video games</a></th><td class="navbox-list-with-group navbox-list navbox-even" style="width:100%;padding:0"><div style="padding:0 0.25em"> <ul><li><a href="/wiki/Catching_Features" title="Catching Features">Catching Features</a></li> <li><a href="/w/index.php?title=Suunnistussimulaattori&action=edit&redlink=1" class="new" title="Suunnistussimulaattori (page does not exist)">Suunnistussimulaattori</a></li> <li><a href="/w/index.php?title=WinOL&action=edit&redlink=1" class="new" title="WinOL (page does not exist)">WinOL / WinOL II Oriantica</a></li></ul> </div></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="navbox-group" style="width:1%">Fundamentals</th><td class="navbox-list-with-group navbox-list navbox-odd" style="width:100%;padding:0"><div style="padding:0 0.25em"> <ul><li><a href="/wiki/Map" title="Map">Map</a> <ul><li><a href="/wiki/Orienteering_map" title="Orienteering map">orienteering map</a></li></ul></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Navigation" title="Navigation">Navigation</a> <ul><li><a href="/wiki/Cardinal_direction" title="Cardinal direction">cardinal direction</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Position_resection" class="mw-redirect" title="Position resection">resection</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Route_choice_(orienteering)" title="Route choice (orienteering)">route choice</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Wayfinding" title="Wayfinding">wayfinding</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Waypoint" title="Waypoint">waypoint</a></li></ul></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Racing" title="Racing">Racing</a> <ul><li><a href="/wiki/Hiking" title="Hiking">hiking</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Running" title="Running">running</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Walking" title="Walking">walking</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Skiing" title="Skiing">skiing</a></li> <li><a class="mw-selflink selflink">mountain biking</a></li></ul></li></ul> </div></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="navbox-group" style="width:1%">Organisations / lists</th><td class="navbox-list-with-group navbox-list navbox-even" style="width:100%;padding:0"><div style="padding:0 0.25em"> <ul><li><a href="/wiki/International_Orienteering_Federation" title="International Orienteering Federation">International Orienteering Federation</a> <ul><li><a href="/wiki/Category:National_members_of_the_International_Orienteering_Federation" title="Category:National members of the International Orienteering Federation">members</a></li></ul></li> <li><a href="/wiki/List_of_orienteering_clubs" title="List of orienteering clubs">List of clubs</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/List_of_orienteers" title="List of orienteers">List of orienteers</a> <ul><li><a href="/wiki/List_of_orienteers#By_country" title="List of orienteers">by country</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/List_of_orienteers#Innovators" title="List of orienteers">innovators</a></li></ul></li> <li><a href="/wiki/List_of_orienteering_events" title="List of orienteering events">List of events</a></li></ul> </div></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="navbox-group" style="width:1%">Non-sport related</th><td class="navbox-list-with-group navbox-list navbox-odd" style="width:100%;padding:0"><div style="padding:0 0.25em"> <ul><li><a href="/wiki/Adventure_travel" title="Adventure travel">Adventure travel</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Bicycle_touring" title="Bicycle touring">Bicycle touring</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Climbing" title="Climbing">Climbing</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Hiking" title="Hiking">Hiking</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Hunting" title="Hunting">Hunting</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Location-based_game" title="Location-based game">Location-based game</a> <ul><li><a href="/wiki/Geocaching" title="Geocaching">geocaching</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Poker_run" title="Poker run">poker run</a></li></ul></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Orienteering_(scouting)" title="Orienteering (scouting)">Scoutcraft orienteering</a> <ul><li><a href="/wiki/Backpacking_(wilderness)" class="mw-redirect" title="Backpacking (wilderness)">wilderness</a></li></ul></li></ul> </div></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="navbox-group" style="width:1%">Competitions</th><td class="navbox-list-with-group navbox-list navbox-odd" style="width:100%;padding:0"><div style="padding:0 0.25em"></div><table class="nowraplinks navbox-subgroup" style="border-spacing:0"><tbody><tr><th scope="row" class="navbox-group" style="width:1%"><a href="/wiki/Foot_orienteering" title="Foot orienteering">Foot orienteering</a></th><td class="navbox-list-with-group navbox-list navbox-even" style="width:100%;padding:0"><div style="padding:0 0.25em"> <ul><li><a href="/wiki/World_Orienteering_Championships" title="World Orienteering Championships">World Championships</a> <ul><li><small><a href="/wiki/Junior_World_Orienteering_Championships" title="Junior World Orienteering Championships">Junior</a></small></li> <li><small><a href="/wiki/World_Masters_Orienteering_Championships" title="World Masters Orienteering Championships">Masters</a></small></li> <li><small><a href="/wiki/World_University_Orienteering_Championships" title="World University Orienteering Championships">University</a></small></li></ul></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Orienteering_World_Cup" title="Orienteering World Cup">World Cup</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Orienteering_at_the_World_Games" title="Orienteering at the World Games">World Games</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/European_Orienteering_Championships" title="European Orienteering Championships">European Championships</a> <ul><li><a href="/wiki/European_Youth_Orienteering_Championships" title="European Youth Orienteering Championships">Youth</a></li> <li><a href="/w/index.php?title=European_University_Orienteering_Championships&action=edit&redlink=1" class="new" title="European University Orienteering Championships (page does not exist)">University</a></li></ul></li> <li><a href="/wiki/North_American_Orienteering_Championships" title="North American Orienteering Championships">North American Championships</a></li> <li>Open events <ul><li><a href="/wiki/O-Ringen" title="O-Ringen">O-Ringen</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Jukola_relay" title="Jukola relay">Jukola</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Tiomila" title="Tiomila">Tiomila</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Kainuu_Orienteering_Week" title="Kainuu Orienteering Week">Kainuu Orienteering Week</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Jan_Kjellstr%C3%B6m_International_Festival_of_Orienteering" title="Jan Kjellström International Festival of Orienteering">Jan Kjellström Festival</a></li></ul></li></ul> </div></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="navbox-group" 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