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Mountain Bike Like a Champion: Master the Techniques to Tackle the Toughest Terrain (Paperback)

by Ned Overend (Author), Ed Pavelka (Author)

4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

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Paperback: 240 pages
Publisher: Rodale Books (Aug 1999)
Language English
ISBN-10: 1579540813
ISBN-13: 978-1579540814
Product Dimensions: 22.4 x 15.2 x 1.8 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

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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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5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely brilliant!, 30 Jun 2004

By	Charles Haines (Harrogate, North Yorkshire United Kingdom) - See all my reviews

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

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5.0 out of 5 stars Technique Tips from the Master, 16 Jan 2004

By	"robintaggart" - See all my reviews

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.

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4.0 out of 5 stars How to ride a mountain bike properly, 11 Dec 2005

By	Simon Chetwynd "simonchetwynd" (Newbury UK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Very good indeed. It starts off with the basics of how to set up your bike properly then goes into basic technical stuff like how to do track stands, bunny hops and pedal correctly. It also tells you how to corner, brake, climb and descend. There's lots of little tips (eg. practice your track stand while your mate has a comfort stop) and there's loads of annecdotes sprinkled throughout the book to improve its readability. I've docked it one star as its more biassed towards the harder packed US trails than the UK muddy bridleways.
If you're just getting in to mountain biking or recently took it up then this is a really good book that will improve your technique. Better still, its a good entertaining read as well.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great for beginners too
I just took up mountain biking recently having not had a bike for over 10 years, and have been looking for ways to get the basics under control. Read more

Published on 18 Oct 2005 by lonegruuver

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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. Read more

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book for every XC technique
Absolutely brilliant book, stuffed to the gills with tips and tricks to make you ride better and faster!

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Published on 3 Oct 2002 by Muscat Ishmael

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Last week I purchased this book and have read it cover to cover. The book is set up so you can read and work on specific aspects of Mountian Biking. Read more

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