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Which Biking Tribe Do You Belong To?

We all belong to a cycling tribe. And some of us even belong to more than one!

For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. The action – in the case of cross country mountain bikers, riding unsupported across miles of open moorland – requires great physical strength and stamina. The aforementioned reaction manifests itself sitting in country pubs reliving the events of the day, recharging batteries ready for the bike ride tomorrow. XC mountain biking is often a lifelong passion. As likely to be 50 years old as 15, you just need a love of the outdoors and some serious mental/physical stamina. Technology plays its part too.

Many cross country bikers have deep pockets which they’ll happily reach into for exotic materials, full suspension or new disc brakes. In the hope, of course, that this’ll make them faster over ground. Getting rid of the beer belly would be more effective, but that’s not the point.

The image: Rugged, outdoorsy with deep pockets.

Bike: It’ll be a titanium hardtail eventually (Merlin, Litespeed or Cotic).

Fashion: Lycra bib (to go round the beer belly), Gore Pac Lite jacket, peaked helmet.

Media: Ordnance survey map and a good beer guide.

 

Also worth a read: 

How to ride with your partner and have a sex life afterwards  

Love at First Bike: Cycling With Your Partner

Ana Raeke and the ‘S**t Mountain Bike Girls Say’ Video

The Reluctant Cyclist: Adventures in Shopping

 

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