Mountain Bike Racing
People have already been familiar with mountain bike racing. There are several mountain bike races such as cross-country, short track cross-country, downhill, dual slalom, four cross, etc. Even, mountain biking has replaced some hobbies nowadays. It is not only professional riders who go to the mountain by bike. However, only those who have been professional are allowed to join the competition. This race combines two abilities. Both abilities have to be mastered by riders. They are physiological and technical abilities. Physiological ability contains upper body strength and aerobic endurance. Meanwhile, the technical ability is such as bike handing. Based on these facts, skill and power have to work together. Mountain bike racing - Bike before racing Sometimes, riders will concern more about bike before racing. They consider that a bike is the only thing that is very important. On the other hand, they neglect other equipments especially shoes. In fact, shoes are as essential as the bike. Shoes for mountain bike race have been created in certain design. They are extremely different with usual shoes. Even, certain shoes have been designed according to types of riding. For cross country riding, it will be helpful if the riders apply a clip less bike shoes. Shoes with soft sole are types of shoes which are suited to be used for downhill. The [...]
