Mountain Bike Hopping
A Day On The Bike Path
Where does the cyclist turn when focused on buying mountain bike? A serious rider wants lightweight for speed, easy transitions for uphill or downhill stretches of trail. Plus, there is nothing more important than a comfortable seat for those long rides.
Not everyone races along like a first place winner. Most riders are content to ride at a leisurely pace. If the weather is pleasant, not over 80 and not under 60, it makes for a perfect way to get in the cardio that a moderate exerciser needs. If the scenery is outstanding, it is like taking a mini-vacation in the middle of the week.
Jeana was a recreational rider. Important to her was having a matching bike color and helmet color. Her outfit might be a pair of pearl izumi shorts and a matching t-shirt. Sun block protected her skin from sunburn. She wanted to look good, have fun and still not do any sun damage to her skin. The cardio factor wasn’t her primary reason for riding.
Riding up a hill is always a surprise to the first-time rider. It doesn’t look hard because the incline is always gradual. But after a certain length of time, her legs had begun to shake and she could feel the calf muscles tensing. She felt sweaty and her hands were slippery. It was a relief to stop under a shade tree to rest.
The water in her bottle was still cool. She knew that by the time they reached the top, she’d be drinking tepid water. Still, it was better than nothing. After a brief, ten-minute rest, they got back on their bikes and continued uphill.
They both agreed that it was smart to buy these mountain bikes and donate their older, heavier ones to Salvation Army. Everytime they thought of it, they wondered why they had waited so long. This uphill ride would have been completely exhausting on the old bikes.
Now they had these fantastic, lightweight diamondback bikes. Attractive and comfortable, they were worth every penny they cost. Getting on their matching green bikes, wearing matching green helmets, they continued the ride.
The trees were full of chirping birds and squirrels seemed to observe the two riders as they struggled to the top of the hill. It was a mountain to them. They always viewed it that way, but realized it was only a hill. When they reached the top, they stood for a few minutes to enjoy the lovely view. Then, sitting under a shade tree with full branches, they sipped tepid water. Soon they agreed it was time to take their nutrition bars out of their pockets.They needed some energy for the ride back even though it was downhill.
How to Bunny Hop a Mountain Bike
