If you want to ride like a pro, you should learn from a pro In Mastering Mountain Bike Skills, Third Edition, world-champion racer Brian Lopes and renowned riding coach Lee McCormack share their elite perspectives, real-life race stories, and their own successful techniques to help riders of all styles and levels build confidence and experience the full exhiliration of the sport. Mastering Mountain Bike Skills is the best-selling guide for all mountain biking disciplines, including enduro, pump track racing, dual slalom, downhill, cross-country, fatbiking, and 24-hour races. It absolutely captures the sport and offers everything you need to maximize performance and excitement on the trail. Learn how to select the proper bike and customize it for your unique riding style. Develop a solid skills base so you can execute techniques with more power and precision. Master the essential techniques to help you carve every corner, nail every jump, and conquer every obstacle in your path. Last, but not least, prepare yourself to handle every type of weather and trail condition that the mountain biking world throws at you. Whether you're a recreational rider looking to rock the trails with friends, are a seasoned enthusiast, or are aspiring to be a top pro, Mastering Mountain Bike Skills will improve your ride and dust the competition. Don't just survive the trail-- own the trail, and enjoy the thrill of doing it.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Human Kinetics
ISBN-10
1492544493
ISBN-13
9781492544494
eBay Product ID (ePID)
239581589
Product Key Features
Book Title
Mastering Mountain Bike Skills
Author
Lee Mccormack, Brian Lopes
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Cycling
Publication Year
2017
Genre
Sports & Recreation
Number of Pages
328 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
10.9in
Item Height
0.6in
Item Width
8.5in
Item Weight
37.7 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Gv1056l66 2017
Edition Number
3
Reviews
"I've known Brian for years, and he is one of the best mountain bike riders I ever rode with. Reading his book is sure to take your skills to the next level." --Nino Schurter , MTB Olympic Gold Medalist (2016), Five-Time Cross Country World Champion "Brian helped me achieve my dream to become a great bike racer. He showed me the dedication and discipline that one needs to make this happen. The experience Brian shares in his book will allow everyone to achieve their goals of becoming a better and safer rider." --Cédric Gracia ,4X World Cup and World Champion "Working with Lee changed my world of mountain biking. He simply is THE best skills coach in the world. He took me from a pathetic off-road triathlete to an elite World Cup mountain bike racer." -- Lesley Paterson ,XTERRA World Champion and Professional MTB Racer
Table of Content
Introduction Chapter 1: Choose Your Weapon Chapter 2: Become One With Your Bike Chapter 3: Control Your Speed Chapter 4: Make Great Power Chapter 5: Carve Any Corner Chapter 6: Ride Down Almost Anything Chapter 7: Ride Up Almost Everything Chapter 8: Pump Bumps for Free Speed Chapter 9: Wheelie, Manual and Hop Like a Boss Chapter 10: Might as Well Jump Chapter 11: Avoid Injuries Chapter 12: Handle Every Condition Chapter 13: Flow on Any Trail Chapter 14: Race Like a Champ Glossary
Copyright Date
2017
Target Audience
Trade
Lccn
2017-004842
Dewey Decimal
796.6/3
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes
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