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Starting is the toughest part for most mountain biking beginners. Once you join the sport and start biking, it will be worth your time. Mountain biking is an interesting sport that can be called a substitute for snowboarding in the summer months. As a mountain biker, starting is never going to be easy. First and foremost, you will need a suitable bike for yourself and learn the basics of mountain biking if you want to join a difficult biking track like Stellenbosch Bicycle Tour. We have compiled some of the basic tips that experts advise for any beginner:

1. Purchase the right equipment: Once you have the bike, you should purchase mountain biking equipment like a helmet, shoes, protective clothing, backpack, repair kit, and glasses. The priority item in this list would be the repair kit. You do not want to be stuck in a wildland and walk back home. So, purchase a good quality repair kit with repair instruments, air pump, tube repair set, etc.

2. Body positioning and eyes: Keep a relaxed posture with a straight back and slight bend in the elbows and knees. Always make sure that the centre of gravity of your bike and you are aligned in the same plane. Next, keep your eyes on what’s coming ahead. Do not just look down. If the terrain is getting steeper ahead, you should know at least a hundred meters before you reach that point.

3. Braking and saddle: It’s assumed that if you are a beginner, you might not know proper brake use. Therefore, you should spend minimum time in downhill saddling. For brakes, you should keep them accessible with a single finger, so you don’t have to reach out. Practice the use of brakes downhill on simple terrains and you will get used to it.

Feeling ready for a mountain bike adventure? Check out the biking tours organized by Bikes ‘n Wines. They are a reputed firm that organizes guided biking and walking tours like Lions Head Hike through the famous terrains of Cape Town and nearby areas. Even if you are a beginner, you should know that they have something for everyone. Their mission is to make the South African tour a memorable experience for the tourists and provide accessibility to a complete biking experience for the locals.

About Bikes ‘n Wines:

Bikes ‘n Wines is a bicycle tour organizer where you can find family bicycle tours.

For more information, visit https://www.bikesnwines.com/

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