Mountain bike racers have to manage traction, body position, braking, steering, terrain changes and energy expenditure while continuing to move efficiently through constantly changing conditions. Cadence, or the rate at which a rider pedals, (measured in RPMs), affects how smoothly a rider can apply power, respond to terrain and transition between technical sections of a …
Mountain bike racing in the United States takes place across an extraordinary range of terrain, but some courses stand apart because of how dramatically they climb and descend. From Colorado’s high-altitude endurance races to downhill courses carved into ski resorts and Olympic venues, elevation can fundamentally change the character of a race. Patrick Putman of …