Monday, April 11, 2011

Why Downhill Mountain Biking

A lot of people think that downhill mountain biking is an insane or dangerous sport. Sometimes it is and sometimes it isn't. You can have a lot of fun and see a lot of cool places when you get into mountain biking. The key to enjoying yourself is to be prepared and to make sure that you don't go beyond your limits of where you are comfortable.

If you don't currently ride downhill or just ride a street bike I would highly recommend getting a mountain bike. Even if you are just running along flat muddy woodland trails there is a lot of nature and fun things you can see and enjoy. If you are the type of person who doesn't like to get themselves dirty then this sport probably isn't for you but otherwise I say go for it and enjoy.

Best Downhill Mountain Bike Moments

Here's a bunch of really great downhill mountain bike moments.
1. There is an annual downhill mountain bike race at Whistler BC where racers basically ride as fast as they can down the side of a mountain. Here's a video of their experience.
2. Here's another red bull event where riders went down 800 meters down ramps and stairs in a really short but wild ride.

There are a lot of great downhill mountain biking moments but the best times are when you set out a challenge for yourself and accomplish it with some friends. So make sure you get out there this summer and have a lot of fun.

Blinging out your Downhill Mountain Bike

How do you make your downhill mountain bike more awesome than words can describe?
1. Clackers, put em on and run around making as much noise as you can

2. Pop cans, if you run over a pop can you can make your bike sound like it has an engine and really annoy everyone around you.

3. Make your mountain bike into a downhill skiing bike

4. Get really cool tires which can be found at sweetskinz.com