Mountain Biking Tips/Advise

I did not know that. I usually wipe it clean with a towel, apply chain oil, then wipe the excess off with a towel.

 

keep the rubber side down.... always works for me!

 

Ride, ride, ride, and if your sore, keep riding.

 

unless your like me and like to get upside down

 

Any recommendations for a good mountain biking forum?

 

http://forums.mtbr.com/

http://www.pinkbike.com/forum/

 

Read this on the Sheldon Brown site. Works great.

 

mtbr.com
Ridemonkey.com
IMBA

also check your local area for forums, I know of a handful in the New England area specific to local riding areas

 

Sheldon Brown is the BOMB

 

Rule of thumb: Dry lube (wax type) for dry conditions, wet lube for wet conditions

As for the CamelBack bladder, I also put sports drinks in and to get the funk out, denture cleaner tablets work wonders.. (just make sure not to use the mint ones!)

 

Ride with a friend. That way when you crash, knock yourself out and break an arm, he can carry your bike out of the woods. Same friend can also drive you to the ER. I recommend stopping for burgers on the way, never know how long the ER wait might be.

Mike

 

x2 I always ride with my friend

 

Always wear a helmet is good, but how about always remember to pack a helmet..
Seen that a few times.
And how come i am always the one who thinks to bring spare parts..