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Bicycle Mountain People Type Biking Racing Buying Bike

Id ESLPod_0213_CN
Episode Id ESLPod 213
Episode Title Buying a Bicycle
Title Buying a Bicycle
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There are different types of bike riding that people do for fun in the U.S. A very popular type is mountain biking. Mountain biking refers to biking anywhere that is off-road, and is not restricted to mountains. Many areas with mountains or hills have trails just for people who like to go mountain biking. It can be done for fun or seriously as a sport. There are groups that people who enjoy mountain biking can join, such as clubs or teams that organize events so riders can ride together or compete with one another.

Other types of bike riding include road bicycle racing, which is done on a normal paved road, and track cycling, which is done in an area specially made for racing. BMX racing is a type of bicycle racing that is done off-road, on a track that is designed with obstacles for the racers. Racers often do tricks with the bicycles during the race and ride over many tall and challenging hills.

Triathlons also involve racing on a bicycle, but that is only one part of a triathlon. Usually, competitors have to swim, bike, and run in a triathlon, but there are variations on this type of competition. The cycling portion is completed on a marked or prepared course, where preparation for cycling (changing clothes after swimming) and then preparation for the next activity (taking off the helmet for running) are included in the racer's total time.

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