Extreme Mountain Biking
Extreme Mountain Biking has all the adrenaline and stunning visuals you've come to expect from the Universe series, and more-taking you from the most extreme of U.S. trails to exotic European locales spanning from Newcastle to the Etna volcano in Sicily. Packed with up-to-the-minute information on the latest bikes, protective gear, clothing, international competitions, and racecourses; and written by expert teachers, Extreme Mountain Biking will appeal to the entire spectrum of mountain biking enthusiasts-from anyone about to begin to the most avid professional. About the Series... These authoritative volumes, devoted to today's most popular sports, are written by expert teachers and coaches, and richly illustrated with color photographs and explanatory diagrams. Designed as easy reference books-for beginner and enthusiast alike-these guides serve as springboards for experimentation. Each volume includes a history of the sport as well as technical information, including safety measures, universal signals, equipment, and maintenance; lists of schools and dedicated organizations complete with useful addresses and an extensive bibliography; international competitions, and the ultimate destinations worldwide, with accompanying geographic and climatic conditions. Written in a clear and concise manner, these books make extreme sports accessible to all thrill seekers.