Mountain Bike Like a Champion (Paperback)

by Ned Overend (Author), Ben Hewitt (Author), Ed Pavelka (Author) "Roadies are known for refining their positions down to the millimeter..." (more)
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"This book is loaded with Ned's secrets for a lifetime of great rides. It's destined to be a classic."--Juli Furtado, two-time world mountain bike champion"Ned Overend is the grand master of mountain biking. If you want to improve your skills, this is your source."--John Tomac, world mountain bike champion and 10-time national downhill champion

Product Description
Master the techniques of America's greatest rider.

* Glide over rocks, logs, and ledges
* Attack steep climbs and rapid descents
* Carve through curves and turns
* Train smart, then ride to win

Improve your performance with these tips, techniques, and off-road tales from mountain biking legend Ned Overend.

"At the 1990 world championships in Durango, Colorado, Thomas Frischknecht and I were locked in a dogfight.... At the start of the fourth and final lap was a pitch of rocky, loose trail that went straight up the face of a ski run.... My Swiss rival had been dismounting and running this climb while I stayed on my bike. On previous laps, I'd opened a little gap, so I knew this would be my chance. I attacked when Thomas got off again. He never caught me.... To ride that steep trail, I had to use five climbing techniques. There's no reason why you can't make them part of your arsenal, too."


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Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Rodale Books (August 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1579540813
• ISBN-13: 978-1579540814
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #57,773 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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32 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars As close to a mountain biking bible as there is, August 28, 2000

By	Eugene Wei "eugene" (Santa Monica, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I recently got into mountain biking and headed out to the mountains with some friends. I came home a bloody mess and realized I needed some guidance so that I knew roughly what basic mountain bike techniques I should work on. I bought about four or five different mountain bike books, and this was by far the best of the bunch. Why?

Ned Overend is a mountain bike champ, so he definitely knows his stuff. His book is comprehensive, covering everything from trail etiquette and equipment to basic mountain bike techniques and training regimens. The language in the book is straightforward and easy to understand, but it isn't simplified to the point where important details are left out.

The only thing I wanted more of was step-by-step action photos demonstrating various techniques. There are some nice shots in the book, but I would have preferred more sequential photographs for some of the more advanced techniques. I guess I'll have to find a good video for that.

Of course, there's no substitute for hitting the trails to improve your technique, but if you're looking to nail down some of the basics, this is the best mountain bike instructional guide out there, hands down.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An easy way to gain a wealth of information., August 26, 1999

By A Customer

Last week I purchased this book and have read it cover to cover. The book is set up so you can read and work on specific aspects of Mountian Biking. The tip sections are extremely helpful as are the drill tips. I would recommend this book to anyone new our experienced. There is a ton of information on how to prpare for races and epic rides.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Words of wisdom from a mountain bike legend!, December 16, 1999

By	Bryan Ward (Idaho) - See all my reviews

Anyone who has been involved in the sport of mountain biking knows that Ned Overend has played the game better than most. Ned's eloquent explanations coupled with real life "mountain bike racing" anecdotes creates an invaluable book for every mountain bike enthusiast and racer.