Recommendation: A good DVD or book for learning MTB'ing?

mookboy

I've not sat on a bike in about 8yrs, and I've never owned a mountain bike before. I went from a Raleigh 10 speed (I think) racer when I was in my teens, to BMX'ing (via skating) when I was 18-19. So I'm in the process of reading everything I can get my mits on, on the internet, about learning the basics of riding a mountain bike - specifically off-road as I live rurally with loads of paths and bridal paths.

Is there a good DVD or book out there that would help me learn the basic techniques and do and don'ts of riding a mountain bike? I had a look today in a few shops and I could only find books of trails or bike maintenance guides (I've already got Zinn on order). I've found a few useful clips on Youtube, but was hoping to find something more substantial?

Amos

For books, Ive got: http://www.play.com/Books/Books/4-/3610 ... chsource=0 and http://www.play.com/Books/Books/4-/5331 ... oduct.html

Both interesting reads, as for DVD's I'm not to sure.

dirtbiker100

how about this website i've heard about called bikeradar?
http://www.bikeradar.com/mtb/fitness/te ... /2007/12/1
on the right hand side click down through the past few months (nothing earlier than july the site isn't that old!). some interesting reading in there.

this seems ideal for you:
http://www.bikeradar.com/mtb/fitness/te ... ners-12806

ride_whenever

The thing to do is get out there and ride, find a bunch of people to ride with, the best way to learn is to follow someone better than you

Andymtb

I was in a similar postition to you about 8 months ago, I picked up a copy of
X-Treme Fundamentals DVD which I found useful. Most important tip; when going down the hairy stuff, stick your rear off the back. I found out the hard way by practising my somersaults. If you've ridden a lot before then most of it will be a good reminder.

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/ProductDetail.a ... tals%20DVD

mookboy

Thanks for the links everyone. I know there is loads on the net about this, but I really want something non-internet based, i.e. a book or DVD just so there is a different perspective and way of showing things to the beginner. That bikeradar stuff is really good, and I've got that and a whole ton more bookmarked already.

I'll have a butchers at the X-Treme DVD though, looks promising.

pittpony

ride_whenever wrote:

The thing to do is get out there and ride, find a bunch of people to ride with, the best way to learn is to follow someone better than you

Couldn't agree more But its always nice to read about it when you can't be out there for real!

Dan67

Brian lopes book is awsome. In the short space of time in which i have read it ive learnt alot

prophet_1000

Try 'ROAM' or 'The Collective' for some beginner mountain bike stuff, :twisted:

Just kidding