Do you want to start with Mountain-Bike?

Here's some advice!

Do you want to alternate your bikes on the roads with others surrounded by nature, perhaps in the shade of secular trees? We understand it very well in these days, and It's never too late to start mountain biking. Here some tips to get started At the best!

Essential equipment

On the actual bike we will be back shortly. If you don't have it, a good helmet is absolutely necessary, as well as shorts with bottom upholstered. We also recommend a double bottle, one for fresh water, the other for maltodextrins, or even for an additional water reserve: for the fields it will be more difficult to find a fountain where to supply.

Never alone (at least at the beginning)

If you're a newbie from the MTB Don't venture on your own, at least for the first exits. Ride in the company of someone more experienced than you, also because often finding the road is not as easy as when there are clear road signs ... anyway, plan well the itinerary to follow and, if you plan to walk roads with poor GPS coverage, do not forget a detailed paper map.

Basic technique

Wrong is learning, but the basics are better to have them right from the start!

Keep one agile pedaling, without climbing relationships too much, and try to be plus soft on the arms compared to when you go on the road, to be always ready to absorb the roughness of the ground. Of course, shock absorbers help, but arms also. curve on dirt should be tackled in the same way as on asphalt: brake first, never during, and tilt slightly to improve tyre grip. Don't worry, confidence with the new bottom will improve kilometer after kilometer.

Enjoy the Show

The charm of a dirt path in the mountains, the beauty of the shade of trees, the magic of the sinking of a stream. If from the road you can admire nature, in MTB you will be inside! Enjoy the show, and the environment is always respected where you'll be immersed.

Which MTB?

Back to the essential equipment, because together with the accessories we have to choose the most suitable bike. If you are a beginner but do not want to give up quality, we of Doctorbike recommend a MTB with front shock absorber and aluminium frame, Shimano gearbox and hydraulic disc brakes, from EUR 499. A excellent value for money to start cycling in nature!

For any other doubt about Mountain Bikes do not hesitate to contact us, we are always ready to help you!