Rocks come in all shapes and sizes, but the fact remain that – if rocky terrain is ridden incorrectly – they can inflict damage to your bike and your body. Here are a few tips to enable you to refine your rocky terrain riding.
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Do you constantly find yourself having to get off your bike and push it uphill while watching the rest of your friends easily cycle to the top? If that is the case, then this article is for you.
Some key tips on how to boost your confidence on the trail and advance your riding skills.
We will be organizing a group ride for beginners on Friday, June 10th at 7am at Wadi Degla. Here is your chance to try mountain biking! Beginners ages 16 and up are welcome. We will be rolling at 7:00am, so plan on arriving at around 6:45. We will be riding on the short corporate loop (13.5km). The terrain will be mostly flat, with a few uphills and downhills in the beginning and the end. The pace will be slow to medium, and we will not leave anyone behind.
Picture source One of the most common beginner rider questions is: aside from my bike, what should I take along for a trail ride? The answer to this question may vary depending on where you ride, experience, terrain and weather, but here is a “universal” packing list that includes most things that you should have when riding off-road. Note that some items have higher importance than others, but in general having most items on this list ensures that you will [...]
A question I get asked a lot by people just getting into mountain biking is: What are the best upgrades I can make to my bike? Simple enough question, but the answer would vary depending on rider experience, riding location and style, the type of bike you want to upgrade, among others. Thus, for the purpose of this article, I am going to assume the following: You are new (or relatively new) to mountain biking. You ride your bike on [...]
The system is intended to give riders an accurate guide on the difficulty and skill level required for riding the various known trails listed on this website. For trails we use icon designations, for rides we use a dual rating system. Trail difficulty rating icons: General Trail Difficulty rating icons: Easy/Beginner Intermediate Advanced Epic/Expert Ability rating system: While the above trail rating icons might give you a quick idea about the difficulty level of a given trail/route, we make use [...]
As with any outdoor activity, as a mountain biker you should be aware of the impact of your riding on both the surrounding environment and other users of the trail. A few key points to keep in mind are: Stay on the trail: Irresponsible riding and riding off-trail damages erodes the soil and damages the flora and fauna habitat and micro ecosystems that are formed and depend on this soil for survival. For example, in the Wadi Degla area the [...]
