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Description
Extreme Mountain Biking is a nonfiction book that explores the sport of mountain biking, covering the history of this relatively young activity and the evolution of extreme mountain biking. The book details the different styles of riding, from downhill racing on steep slopes to performing tricks on obstacles like fallen logs. It also provides information about extreme mountain bikes and their maintenance, as well as the skills, techniques, and safety concerns involved in the sport.
Quick Summary
If you have ever raced down a hill on a bike and wanted to go faster, this book traces how mountain biking evolved from California clunker bikes in the 1970s to today's high-tech racing machines. Kids will devour the insider details on what makes a bike handle rough terrain, how pros corner on dirt, and the bone-breaking wipeouts that come with racing down mountainsides. If your kid loves pulse-pounding sports stories Like the Willow Tree: The Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth Young Girl: The Definitive Edition of a Young Girl: The Definitive Edition Lydia Amelia Pierce "I Survived" series, they will be hooked on the real-life thrills and technical know-how in this book. Perfect for kids in grades 4 through 8 who are ready for a short, action-packed nonfiction read.