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8 Tips for Transitioning to Dirt

Mountain biking can make you a better road cyclist...plus it's fun. Here's how to make the transition smoothly.

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8 Tips for Transitioning to Dirt

Mountain biking can make you a better road cyclist...plus it's fun. Here's how to make the transition smoothly.

8 Tips for Transitioning to Dirt

10 Summer Mountain Bike Races

Whether it's a 10-mile sprint or a 12-hour endurance test, get your off-road competitive juices going at one of these summertime mountain bike races.

10 Summer Mountain Bike Races

Can Mountain Bikers Get Tapeworms?

Though it's not common, a couple of cyclists recently have suffered from tapeworms. The question is, are you at risk?

Can Mountain Bikers Get Tapeworms?

Knee Owner's Manual

Mountain bikers put tremendous stress on their knees every time they climb in the saddle. Learn more about what causes knee pain and what you can do to alleviate it.

Knee Owner's Manual

What to Do About a Defective Bike

Bike failures can come at any moment and cause serious injury. Prevent a potential disaster from a defective bicycle by following these steps.

What to Do About a Defective Bike

Mountain Biking 101: How to Bunny-Hop

When you're on the trail, sometimes the only way to get past an obstacle is to go over it--not riding over it, hopping it. Here's how to successfully bunny hop.

Mountain Biking 101: How to Bunny-Hop

How to Train for a Ride

Beginner's Guide to Mountain Biking
Get tips and advice you need to make your introduction to mountain biking fun and successful.
Gear and Tech for Mountain Bikers
Optimize your ride for top performance and keep it running smooth with this guide.
Long-Distance Racing
Here's what you need to know before tackling anything from a 10-hour race to a 100-mile course.
Sports Nutrition
Learn how to use food and drink to your advantage on the bike.

Our Mountain Biking Experts

Gale Bernhardt

Gale Bernhardt has coached at two Olympics and is certified by both USA Cycling and USA Triathlon. Her books and ready-to-use training plans make it easy to succeed no matter your goal.

Ryan Wood

Ryan Wood is the mountain biking editor for Active.com who participates in endurance events throughout the year.

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