Definitions Please

bj1

Confused new guy here. Looking to get into mountain biking for exercise only. Too old and fat to race or jump from cliffs.

Nevertheless, I want to understand better what some of the terms mean that I see. Can someone provide me some down and dirty definitions that tell me what the following are and how they differ?:

All-Mountain
Cross-Country
Free-Riding
Hucking?

And finally, what is "singletrack"?

Much obliged.

woodchuck

I'll let someone else take a shot at the definitions. I would not rule out racing, however. It is a blast, the people are great, and your technical abilities will improve quickly. The training for it also helps you lose weight. It is also an opportunity to get out and try other trails (sometimes only open for the race).

XCHOMEGROWN

hey man,
here's the definitions:

All-Mountain- Basically, strictly mountain riding

Cross-Country--Basically, riding through the woods on single or double track. No real big drops or daredevil stuff, but depending on which trail you take, it could range from very light riding to highly technical.

Free-Riding- These guys are nuts. Anything goes. The world is their playground. Stair gaps, big drops, urban, or natural settings. It's freeriding

Hucking- if it's a drop, ride off of it. Cliff, building, who cares, just huck it.

Singletrack - The best riding! singletrack it a type of cross-country course where the trail is very narrow, usually about 2-3 feet wide, or sometimes less.

Hope this helps!

bj1

Thx homegrown.

XCHOMEGROWN

NP Mang Keep ridin'!

FSRXCRIDER

"Singletrack - The best riding! singletrack it a type of cross-country course where the trail is very narrow, usually about 2-3 feet wide, or sometimes less."


a little add-on


Singletrack - The best riding! singletrack it a type of cross-country course where the trail is very narrow, usually about 2-3 feet wide, or sometimes less and super fast.