{"product_id":"urban-mountain-biking-for-beginners-alexander-rhea-9798277018187","title":"Urban Mountain Biking for Beginners: Master Concrete Terrain Skills, Street Trails, Jumps, and Balance Techniques for Safe and Confident City Riding","description":"\u003cp\u003eCity riders face a completely different set of challenges than traditional trail riders-tight turns, concrete terrain, curbs, rails, stairs, traffic patterns, and unpredictable urban obstacles. \u003cb\u003eUrban Mountain Biking for Beginners\u003c\/b\u003e is the first step-by-step skills guide built specifically for riders navigating city environments. This book teaches you how to ride faster, safer, and more confidently on pavement, concrete, street trails, and small urban parks-no mountains required.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you ride for fitness, fun, commuting, or weekend adventure, this practical handbook breaks down essential techniques such as balance, braking, body positioning, cornering, hopping, momentum control, and navigating mixed terrain. You'll learn how to master concrete trails, handle street jumps, flow efficiently around obstacles, and build real confidence riding in busy environments. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's Inside This Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeginner-friendly MTB skills for concrete and city terrain\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow to build balance, stability, and efficient body positioning\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eTechniques for curb hops, small jumps, and low obstacles\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eSafe braking, cornering, and speed control for tight spaces\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow to ride stairs, ramps, rails, and uneven pavement\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eTraffic awareness, situational scanning, and safety strategies\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrills and exercises you can practice in any urban area\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eRiding warmups, training routines, and progression plans\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow to choose the right tires, brakes, and setup for city riding\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eTips for fitness, commuting, and integrating MTB skills into daily life\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWho This Book Is For\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eComplete beginners who want to start mountain biking in the city\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eUrban riders who need safe, practical, real-world skills\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eFitness-focused riders who use local concrete paths\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eCommuters who want better control, braking, and balance\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eMTB hobbyists without access to forest trails or mountains\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnyone who wants to become a smoother, safer, more confident rider\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eMastering mountain biking doesn't require mountain trails-only the right skills and guidance. With this book, you'll learn to control your bike, read urban terrain, ride confidently in tight spaces, and turn everyday streets into your training ground. Start your urban riding journey today and experience MTB in a completely new way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Alexander Rhea\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798277018187\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/02\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 268\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.80lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.56d","brand":"Alexander Rhea","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48437599830271,"sku":"9798277018187","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_2c07424e-7301-4e06-9d6d-a42af36f3f3a.jpg?v=1777162833","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/urban-mountain-biking-for-beginners-alexander-rhea-9798277018187","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}