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 …
Alabama may not be the first place that comes to mind when people think of serious mountain biking. States such as Colorado, Utah, North Carolina, and California have long commanded attention for their dramatic terrain and established racing communities. However, Patrick Putman of Harvest, Alabama points to a mountain biking scene that is steadily earning …