Australian Mountain Bike

BIKE PARK 101 the dos and don'ts of riding park

Summer is here and that means our bike parks are in full swing! There are few things better than loading your bike up on a chairlift or shuttle trailer and being carted to the top of a mountain that would take you hours to climb under your own steam. Here are our top 5 dos and don’ts to ensure you get the most out of your next bike park trip.

DO Be prepared

Park riding is hard on your body, and your equipment. We strongly advise doing some preventative maintenance on your bike before heading to your favourite riding destination. Things like a completing a bolt check, replacing

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