4 FEEL THE THRILL Think you have the skill strength and stamina to give mountain biking a go If you like the idea of muck and mayhem dizzying drops and heart stopping speed then read on Mountain biking lets you experience all kinds of wild terrain and stunning views Get the right bike train properly then go on an adventure THRILL SEEKER Eric Barone France FEAT World speed mountain bike record 135mph 217 km h WHERE AND WHEN Les Arcs France 2011
5 Extreme wheels Imagine the excitement of whizzing down a steep mountain track on just two wheels twisting and skidding through muddy forest trails then taking a leap off a sheer rock face Mountain biking is a seriously extreme sport Fast and furious Mountain biking is tough You need a good bike and excellent cycling skills You must be fit enough to slog up steep hills and mentally strong enough to stay calm in dangerous situations And you can't mind being lashed by wind drenched with rain and covered in mud The world's highest mountain bike race is in Tibet The trail goes as high as 18,000 feet 5,500m where the air is so thin that riders gasp for breath
