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Mountain Biking Central Thailand

Admin — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 20:22:40 +0000

If you’ve ever visited Bangkok then you would be forgiven for writing central Thailand off as MTB territory. Our Trips however take you on a one day trip just two and a half hours outside Bangkok to a 12 mile long xc single track trail in the mountains. Does this sound to good to be true? Well, the remote trails we use are technical and challenging for even an experienced mountain biker. They consist of steep up and downhill sections with sandy soil combined with rugged rocks and rock slab drop offs. The tracks are tough and technical but as with most good flowing single track, a less experienced rider can creep through, while more experienced riders can up the wattage and in doing so up the difficulty level. We will supply you with a front suspension hard tail mountain bike, a helmet and a camelbak pack. All water, food and other drinks are free. Our instructors with their knowledge and experience can take on some fantastic riding – technical descents, challenging climbs and great single track. The green trail consists of two great loops of fast flowing single track. It can be quite technical at times but keeps rewarding the rider with smooth flowing single track descents. There are about two or three streams to cross but these are relatively dry in the cool season (late November – January) and the dry season (January to April). The Blue trail is an excellent introduction ride into downill single track and is deffinately not an easy ride. The first part of the trail is a great single track loop with technical climbs and rewarding fast flowing sinle track descent. And as we start to climb again we are met by our support vehicle where it drives us to the peak of Khao E- To where we have refreshments before start our 2 mile singletrack down the less technical but still thrilling left side of Khao E-To mountain.
After that we crossing over onto the right side and hit some faster flowing singletrack before meeting back at the support vehicle for some food before heading back to Bangkok. There are about two streams to cross but these are relatively dry in the cool season (late November – January) and the dry season (January to April).
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Downhill Mountain Biking Techniques

Admin — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 00:13:18 +0000

Riding down steep slopes and might seem intimidating to beginner downhill riders. The main factor which transforms riding downhill into such an intimidation is that everything happens faster and in a more intense manner. Riding downhill is different than ordinary bike riding in many ways. One of the main differences is the bikers’ center of gravity. While riding on straight terrain, there’s no problem figuring out where your center of gravity is and maneuvering accordingly. Just like ordinary bike riding, but more so, there’s a grave importance to looking ahead and realizing what kind of terrain we’re riding on. There’s a major difference between bike riding on rocks, wet ground, or on a leafy area. Once you’ll realize ahead of time what kind of terrain you’re riding on, you’ll know how to maneuver your bike more successfully. This post will focus on braking principles. Breaking your bike while descending downhill isn’t as simple as it seems. There are many conditions that require different techniques of breaking. If you’ll just pull on the breaks and hope for them to stop, there’s a pretty good chance you’re going to loose traction, spin and fall down. A basic technique of correct braking which is applied also in motor vehicles is to apply the brakes gently smoothly. It’s better to apply the brakes by alternated smooth movements as a posed to just clamping them. Brakes can also be used as a way to turn your bike. Applying your back brake can help you turn your bike, by pivoting. These were only a few introductory tips. Before setting out on a downhill trail, I recommend taking a few lessons with a mountain biking instructor in order to be sure that you have the knowledge and skills required in order to cope with the challenges downhill trails pose.

Mountain Biking Capital USA – Winter Park, Colorado

Admin — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 04:23:05 +0000

With 600 miles of trails, it’s no wonder why Winter Park has gained the title of “Mountain Bike Capital USA”. At the resort alone you will find 50 miles of single-track trails accessible via chair lifts and marked with signs identifying skill level. Once at the top of the lifts you may want to stop into the Sunspot for a quick bite to eat while enjoying the 360-degree views of the surrounding mountains. From there you can choose runs like the Upper Arapahoe, the resort’s downhill race course, or wind down The Long Trail for a 7-mile novice ride.

In the Fraser Valley you can enjoy the trails of the Rocky Mountain wilderness while cradled by spectacular mountain views all around. The trails follow babbling brooks, glide through wildflower meadows and trek up rugged mountains.

All throughout the summer, there are races that are open to public and are available to many different skill levels. A majority of the races either start or end at Winter Park Resort, including the finale. . . The King of the Rockies. You can get more information about these races below.

Repairs, rentals and shops are easy to find, whether you are at the resort, or downtown Winter Park. You can also find a wide variety of restaurants and bars, with food that is just as good as it is diverse.

Music sounds better with a backdrop like the Continental Divide, and you just may find out for yourself, as there are music festivals and concerts happening almost every weekend during the Summer. Events like the Jazz Festival and the Food, Wine & Beer Festival may require advance planning for stays in Winter Park.

It would be impossible to cover all of the mountain bike trails of Winter Park and the Fraser Valley in one short article. However, once you get to here, there are a number of free mountain bike trail guides that can be found at most establishments.

Stay at the Base of Winter Park Resort:Slope View Bed and Breakfast in Winter Park, Colorado
Just a five minute walk from Winter Park Resort
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Why Mountain Biking In France Is Popular

Admin — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 00:16:11 +0000

One of my favourite past times is to go mountain biking down countryside trails and travel long distances from one town to another. For me this is an enjoyable form of keeping fit and you have the added benefit of appreciating the scenery. Mountain biking does not necessarily have to be enjoyed in your own home territory and one can be involved with mountain biking abroad. Places like France, Italy, Spain, Africa and Australia.
Mountain biking in France is more popular than any other destination because of the smooth and challenging trails that make biking here more fun. The French Alps is famous for holding the popular Tour de France biking event, whereby thousands of spectators come from all over the world and support the contenders. The Alps is also popular with skiing holidays and professional skiing competitions, which has placed the French Alps as one of the top destinations for activity holidays.
The Tour de France has helped to keep the Alps to maintain its reputation for being one of the best experience mountain biking in France as a whole. The first Tour de France event began in 1903 and is structured so it is partaken in stages rather than one long marathon. History will reveal that the Tour de France was largely influenced and inspired by the popular sporting magazine in France, called Le Velo. Like most sporting magazines, this focussed on sporting events but also included politic and current affairs in France.
Le Velo was produced and published to symbolise the innocence of Alfred Dreyfus, who was accused and found guilty of selling secrets to the Germans. There was a large division between the people of France, with one side favouring his innocence and the other believing he was guilty. Some of the advertisers were against what Le Velo stood and were very much against the support of Dreyfus’s innocence. Those that withdrew their advertising later published their own rival magazine.
L’Auto was established and to promote it the Tour de France began. This was also a publicity spectacle to rival Le Velo and their event, Paris-Brest et retour organised by editor Pierre Gifford. Originally, the race was discussed to be a five weeklong tour, however with only 15 entrants this was then reduced down to just 19 days. Cycling journalist Geo Lefevre and Editor Henri Desgrange announced the event on January 19th of 1903 – thus born a new trend of mountain biking in France.
The public were caught and drawn in by the event, from the growing number of entrants (who were offered a daily allowance) and the entertainment attractions (some amateur and unemployed entertainers). The tour was split into stages of riding 400km, this saw the riders riding into the night, which captured the spectators attention. After the event, the magazine sales went from 25,000 copies sold to 65,000. By 1933 when the Tour had finished Desgrange had received a record of 854,000.
L’Auto magazine was not a direct predecessor to the now popular magazine L’Equipe, but was a spiritual figure and influence to the current organisers of the Tour. This is not directly organised by L’Equipe but is run by its owners called Societe du Tour de France. To this day this is an event which has grown on a massive scale over the years. This has influenced much of France to see many holidaymakers take part in mountain biking in places like the French Alps, but also open up other events like the Tour such as Giro d’Italia based in Italy and Vuelta a Espana based in Spain.

Advantage Of Mountain Biking Adventure For Family

Admin — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 00:15:45 +0000

You may find planning a vacation or what must be done during your vacation can be a challenging task you may undertake. If you find it difficult to decide on what activities you and your family should experience during summer, you may consider a mountain biking trip adventure. This is one of activities during summer that you can enjoy with.
Adventure travel and biking can be done simultaneously because you are able to visits beautiful sceneries of nature while having the benefits of biking . Mountain biking travel adventure can really bring you to fun and enjoyment that you will never forget.
There are advantages that mountain biking travel adventure can bring to you and some of these are: it is an inexpensive form of activity compared to other summer activities; it also provides you the opportunity to reach nature-inspired places; and, it can develop your physical and mental wellness.
A family biking adventure can also an effective way to strengthen bond and have an effective exercise. When you do it together with your family, of course, you have to have a precautionary measure to make your family safe from any form of accident. Adventure travel and biking needs to have standards operating procedure to follow.
Mountain biking travel adventure can last for days. So, it is essential to realize that you have an effective plan most especially when you have your kids with you. Remember to have place included in your program that can house your family if ever you are to last on several days. Always, make fun and relaxation be your top priorities.
You must also include first aid kit when you are out for mountain biking. Remember, accident can be unavoidable so be sure you have your own kit which you can use during those times. Adventure travel and biking also requires a lot of energy so, make sure that you and your family included this in your biking.
There are available information around the net which you can get an information on what are the places that are goon mountain biking sites. You can get adventure travel and biking tips which can really help you to succeed in summer biking adventure that brings a lot of benefits.
Taking advantage of mountain biking trip adventure can be enough to ensure strong family bond. Aside from being able to see places that are close to nature, you can also make it as an essential medium to be able to achieve wellness in life.