I always wondered if  I could go for mountain biking, I keep telling my husband of how I would wish to for mountain biking in Himchal ….

You must be thinking how easy or difficult Mountain biking could be? I researched on this and all I can say is “If you can ride a bike, you can mountain bike”.

Mountain biking is not only a environmentally friendly activity ,but you are also treating your body

....with health,adventure and fun with family and friends.

If you are looking for a sport that provides not only physical but mental health, you can't go wrong with mountain biking.
Let me share with you my research on health benefits and safety during Mountain biking .

Let me share with you some Health benefits of Mountain Biking

• The first and foremost thing which come to mind is ,Mountain biking gives a boost to both mental and physical health .During mountain biking you enjoy the fresh air,nature and healthy enivornment ,also at the end of it ,there is sense of achievement ,because you have conquered a rough terrain.This is something which we never feel in running or cycling in cities or a gym.
• A study shows that mountain biking also reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
• A tremendous amount of muscle powers and stamina is involved in this activity thus it helps in improving the overall body stamina.It uses far more muscles than any other sport.Hard and steep climbs and turns not only only works the legs, but the upper body, back, and shoulders. A study shows that  different set of muscles are used by you while  climbing up a mountain than you do on level ground and riding down.
• Cycling doesn't give you the hard pounding on the joints, particularly the knees that running does. In fact, one of the primary physical therapy methods used for running injuries is cycling.

Safety tips for Mountain Biking

• Protective gear i.e mountain bike helmet during the ride is an excellent lightweight and well ventilated protection.
• Always ensure that bikes are properly maintained, and carry toolkit, spare tube(s), appropriate food, water and clothing..
• Also, ensure that lights are appropriate for road use and wear reflective clothing.
• Plan ahead—about 20 feet ahead. At times you’ll want to stare down that 2 foot-diameter log under your wheels, but keep one eye on the trail ahead and picture a line where you want to go.