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Mountain biking is a great way to get some exercise and enjoy the great outdoors. While there are many who enjoy the “extreme” nature of the sport, you don’t have to be riding over the edge of a steep ravine to profit from a day out on your bike. All you need are some tips to make you day enjoyable and safe.

Location, location, location

There are many areas in the country that supply plenty of opportunity to take your new mountain bike for a ride. No matter where you are heading, for a few hours to a whole day's excursion, you will find numerous paths that will be perfect for either a beginner or an advanced rider.

The best places to find good bike paths are the Internet and your local bike store. There are many websites dedicated to cycling, mountain and street, which describe the local riding areas and the challenges found there. The benefit is that you can often get different reports from people who have ridden the path as well as any up to date information concerning any problems the trail may have.

If you go to your local bike store, you may be able to get information directly from the source, people who ride in your area. Additionally, you can often find a notice board that includes data on local riding groups and activities for you to join.

Preparing the Day

One of the nicest things about setting out on the trail is that you get away from the urban life for a while. The down side is that you have to take everything with you, and pack it out too. For a couple-hour trip, a couple of water bottles and some of your favorite snack bars should be enough. Additionally when it comes to a longer excursion you need to plan ahead.

Every bicycle must carry a spare tire and the tools needed for basic repairs. Make sure that your kit works on your bike. You don’t want to find out that you got the wrong set of tools or tire when you are 10 miles from the road. Also you should make sure to carry the following;

• Water: Estimate that you will need a liter an hour if the weather is warm, slightly less if it isn’t. You can reduce the need to carry it all in bottles if you use a “camelback” as well as a couple of bottles attached to your bike . If you bike hard, you need to replace the calories your burn. Fritos have the benefit of providing salt as well as calories.

• Clothing and Protection: Regardless of how nice the weather may be when you being your trip, of you believe there is the chance of showers make sure you take wet weather gear. Today’s high tech fabrics make such gear compact, lightweight and effective. It is also vital that you bring subscreen, making sure to use it often. Use sunglasses, gloves, and most importantly, your helmet.

One final tip for your personal protection. Make sure that you bring pepper spray for your self defense. While you may never encounter any danger from other cyclists, when you head up in to the mountains, you may very well encounter other wild life and pepper spray can be a good deterrent. It could also give you plenty of time to escape if you need to.