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While there is a lot of audience for motorcycle enthusiasts in India, and off late they have been going all gaga about the Triumphs, Ducatis and the KTM coming here, mountain biking is also gradually gaining a lot of audience
The diversity of landscape in India, offers a lot of scope for adventure lovers to take their bicycles and have some fun with it, may it be at the foot of the Himalayas or in the Sahyadri Range. This sport requires a sheer combination of skill, strength, spirit and stamina. Weather you take your bicycle on a smooth surface of road or off the road into trails leading to the hills; it surely is a thrilling experience.
For those looking out to find adventure in unexplored regions and not frequently visited paths, the Great Indian Himalayas enfolds some of the best regions for cycling escapades. Apart form stamina and skill, mountain biking is also all about technique. Balancing a bike well is of utmost importance as it mainly helps you climb steep pitches, besides, mastering control of your bike, like in the case of motorcycles and cars, is s great booster of confidence for a biker. Further, riding in control, avoids crashes and gives you the ability to adjust to the terrain and the environment while passing through it. Good control on the bike also includes adequate command over speed. For instance going uphill is more physically challenging than otherwise. Keeping a constant speed always helps rather than having to go fast for a while and run out of energy and stamina before arriving at your destination.
The best season to go out for a mountain biking trip in India is from October till December. While the motorcylcling culture is fast gaining prominence in India, mountain biking is also not too far behind. Before you plan to take you bicycle for a mountain biking trip, here are a few basic pointers that you need to keep in mind:
1.) Cycling downhill with front brake, which is incomparably more efficient than the rear brake.
2.) Always keep the elbows relaxed and bend at about 90°.
3.) Grip the cycle bar firmly, but the grip shouldn’t be too tight.
4.) Keep your back straight, at about 45° from the ground surface.
5.) Mountain biking is inherently dangerous; ride within safety limits
Also, a riding kit is a must for every biker, if interested in safe and fun ride. Essentials requirement is a first aid box and a basic bike repairs.
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