College of Central Florida
The Thrill of Mountain Bike Riding
Robin Shilstone
Personal Wellness, HLP 1081
Professor Steve Abbruzzi
April 8, 2014
Have you ever experienced the excitement of mountain bike riding? You start pedaling and off you go on a mountain bike nature trail. At first, when you start pedaling going up that first hill your legs start to burn like there is no tomorrow. But, all of a sudden you reach that hill, and gain the confidence that you can do this. The next hill is bigger, and you need to remember to shift your gears while pedaling harder. “Mountain biking is not a series of obstacles, but a succession of opportunities. Every rock, every log, every hill offers an opportunity to better your skills and broaden your experience” (King and Kaminer 145). Aerobic fitness is an extra bonus for the mountain biker that increases the lung capacity and the heart’s size. The advantage of aerobic fitness gives the mountain biker their endurance and stamina. The mountain biker enjoys a great sport that creates endurance, stamina, and aerobic fitness, but the safety needs come first.
Furthermore, the safety of mountain biking comes first, and having the right equipment goes hand in hand with safety. The mountain biker needs to have the correct size bike, in order to escape chronic pain from mountain biking. There are many mountain bikes to choose from, and it depends on your budget. “Mountain biking is a great sport but it can also be a dangerous one so we always recommend wearing a helmet” (BikeRadar pars 5). The helmet should fit snug, and not block your vision. Another safety tip is to wear gloves with the fingers protruding about inch from the gloves. The gloves will protect in the event you...
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...nd time again. Every hill that is climbed successfully as well as every log and rock is crossed gives the biker more confidence that they can accomplish other goals in life. The thrill of mountain biking creates the opportunities to excel, and the triumphs defiantly outwit the failures. In addition, an extra bonus to mountain biking is aerobic fitness that increases the flow of oxygen to the muscles and vital organs of the body. The person that is physical fit has the advantages of being stronger, as well having endurance and flexibility.
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