Mountain biking with others is a huge and principal defense in opposition to the risks, but never rule out biking solo as well. Just consider some precautions for it. Stay conscious of your environs by leaving headphones at your home. Carry your phone or the GPS transponder if you wish, but bear in mind that in the back country, network reception might be mottled and batteries often expire more quickly. Before you depart from home, tell at least someone about your planned route (and stick to that!) and estimated return time. For longer rides, carry a tiny pack with foodstuff and water, with supplies such as a map, a spare carbon wheelset, small first-aid kit, lamp along with emergency blanket.
Empower yourself with information. Biking in the bear country? Take time to read on how to act in case of a sudden encounter. Sticking to the urban trails? Take a self-defense course. Venturing deep into the country? Take a class in the traditional map-and-compass steering. While climbing hills, appropriate shifting is the key to your success. If you shift soon, you lose your momentum. Shifting late make you struggle to climb. Keep your cadence on carbon wheels steady during a climb. As soon as the cadence becomes slow, shift into the easier gear. For flexible shifting, ease up on your pedals and take the pressure off its chain.
What gear must you use? What you use depends on the sharpness of the mountain and your strength level. Tougher, fitter bikers might climb a mountain in a greater gear while keeping the cadence up. Beginner cyclists can end up in the low gear more regularly. Avoid cross-chaining in carbon road bike wheels. Whatever gear arrangement you utilize, ensure the chain isn't stretched cross ways. For instance, steer clear of being on the biggest chain ring in the front and biggest gear in back.
Concerned about falling? Practice always makes you perfect. When you first learn to sprint the trails, stick to the smooth gravel trails. City parks or the supple dirt on each side of the rail-to-trail bike lanes are also a fine options for novices. Once you get comfortable on these paths, ease yourself gradually onto technical trails. Channel your internal gazelle, but ensure to 'brake' for greasy perils like drenched or mossy rocks, mud-covered patches and smooth tree roots.
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