Montréal, January 1er april 2021 Vélo Québec Éditions today publishes the Practical guide to mountain biking - happiness is in the woods, A 102-page book in which author Gilles Morneau shares his expertise and enthusiasm for mountain biking. It's like a hand on the back, encouraging beginners to take their first spiked rides. More experienced cyclists will also find answers to their more specific questions.
« Mountain biking is no longer a sport for daredevils. Thanks to new, more accessible trails and bikes that make riding easier, new cyclists can get started smoothly. Children, young people, men and women of all ages can enjoy trails adapted to their level. Never have mountain bike centers been so popular! »says Gilles Morneau, author of the guide.
This book, published in the Guide Vélo Mag, which also includes the Fatbike guide published in 2019, contains all the information you need to get to grips with mountain biking: evolution of mountain biking, types of practices, buying guide, equipment and accessories, mechanics, riding, Quebec destinations, events, trail ethics, trail lingo, with a preface featuring an interview with Joe Breeze, the inventor of mountain biking.
Visit Practical guide to mountain biking - happiness is in the woods is available today in bookshops, at the Maison des cyclistes and as a digital edition via the Vélo Mag app, downloadable on all devices. The ideal gift as the season approaches!
