As with any sport, bicycling has not remained static over the years. Enthusiasts are always finding new ways to challenge themselves, and in this article we present a list of some of the mountain biking disciplines
When most people think of mountain biking, they think of climbing up to the top of a mountain and then riding down it again. However, there are plenty of opportunities for the fat-tire enthusiast, and the disciplines are growing every year as riders find new ways to challenge themselves.
Below is just a brief list of some of the biking disciplines associated with mountain biking. For each discipline, you’ll be able to find bikes especially made for the different challenges they present, and the different skills needed.
1. BMX
BMX stands for bicycle motocross. The cycles used are specially designed to operate on a dirt track: a groomed racecourse made up of various jumps, banked and flat corners, and therefore have small wheel diameters – 20-inches, and fat tires. The sport began in California in the late 1960s, as young boys began emulating their motocross heroes, and is now popular around the world.
2. Cross...
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