Tips and Tricks for Downhill Mountain Biking

Downhill mountain biking is everyone's dream. Effortlessly flying down the hill, the wind in your face, and best of all no intense pedaling! If you're all about the ride and the scenery, and downhill mountain biking is all you need, we've got some great tour information for you.

In Colorado you can take some great downhill mountain biking tours through the mountains. You can choose routes that include dirt roads, or ones that stay on paved roads. While downhill biking you'll enjoy Colorado's Rocky Mountains and the Arkansas River Valley's numerous 14,000+ foot peaks. The ride will take you through aspen groves and pine tree forests & the best part of it's all downhill mountain biking!

If you want a little adventure outside of the country, and you've got a bit of a daredevil in you, try downhill mountain biking in Bolivia. There you can go on a one-day downhill mountain biking tour called the "World's Most Dangerous Road in the globe”. This trip books up fast, so call early. Tour organizers try to combine downhill mountain bike riders of the same skill level. There are more than 30 downhill biking tour packages to choose from, including dirt roads or switchbacks, single day or multiple day tours, even some tours that last a week or more.

If you really enjoy downhill mountain biking and find it thrilling to go so fast, you may want to consider it as a sport. There are many people who enjoy these races, and you may find yourself a good contender. Especially popular in Europe, these downhill mountain biking races often include jumps and drops.

Anyone enjoying downhill mountainbiking needs to be sure that they have good brakes in top working condition. Disc brakes are best for this activity. Also, as with any type of biking, be sure to wear a helmet and check your bike before downhill mountain biking to ensure it is in safe riding condition.

Downhill mountain biking can give you a rush and thrill not found during regular riding. Just be sure you stick to your skill level!