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A legendary mountain biking champion offers practical instructions, accompanied by entertaining anecdotes and reminiscences, on the essential techniques, skills, and tactics of mountain biking, offering tips on safety, developing a training program, equipment, and more. Original. 20,000 first printi
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36 of 36 people found the following review helpful:
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Absolutely brilliant!,
By Charles Haines (Harrogate, North Yorkshire United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Mountain Bike Like a Champion: Master the Techniques to Tackle the Toughest Terrain (Paperback)
I bought this book a few months ago and once I started reading, I couldn't put it down. I have been riding the same section of local forest for 6 months and there are lots of sections I would never ride for lack of technique/fear of crashing but after reading this book I now ride almost every section and haven't come off once. There is just the right balance of example stories, techniques and skill drills to try, even a section of how to fall off properly, ha ha. My hill climbing is 200% better after reading the section on climbing properly and my confidence has soared. Get this book and start to ride like you should be
24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
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This review is from: Mountain Bike Like a Champion: Master the Techniques to Tackle the Toughest Terrain (Paperback)
Ned Overend is one of the most respected names in XC mountain bike racing, so a book on bike handling skills with his name on it is an excellent starting point. It is written in a relaxed, almost conversational style which entices you to keep turning the page.Initially I was slightly disappointed on receiving the book as there are very few pictures accompanying the text. However, the text is very clear and only the more obscure techniques need and are illustrated with photos, for example Ned's weighting and body position during cornering. The value in any manual of technique is in its successful application and here I found the format most useful: schedule training rides around the tips and drills contained in the book and then go back to it for more detail on handling skills that need attention. (If you are doing this correctly and concentrating you will find that the fitness element looks after itself!) I gained a real improvement in my bike handling skills after a first read and will be returning to the book regularily to build on it. The section on winter training is especially valuable, laded with Ned's experience, and is a refreshing counter to the many overladen winter routines out there. Buy It and Apply It - this is an excellent value book that will enhance your enjoyment on the bike.
19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
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Mountain Bike Like a Champion: Master All the Skills to Tack,
By MB (Manchester, United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Mountain Bike Like a Champion: Master the Techniques to Tackle the Toughest Terrain (Paperback)
Superb read, packed full of tips and "skill drills" which have proved invaluble. The section on braking is especially helpful for a novice like myself.I have read it from cover to cover on a number of occassions, the only criticism I could level at the book is the lack of photos but this is in fairness countered by the clear, concise writing style.
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