{"product_id":"9781466838307","title":"The Mountain Bike Experience: A Complete Introduction to the Joys of Off-Road Riding","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn this  fun, friendly primer, Dave King, acknowledged as a mountain biking \"guru\" by \u003ci\u003eSports Illustrated\u003c\/i\u003e, opens the sport to everyone--young or old, athletic or not.  Along the way, you'll discover how to keep fit, enjoy the great outdoors, and even change your outlook on life's everyday challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith an approach the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e dubbed \"Zen and the art of mountain biking,\" King has helped thousands of riders discover the sport, as founder and former director of the Mount Snow Mountain Bike Center in Vermont.  Now King shares the total experience of mountain biking, with a special focus on the emotional and spiritual rewards the sport can offer--both on and off the trail.  After all, says King, \"mountain biking is not a series of obstacles, but a succession of opportunities.  Attitude, not ability, sets your limits.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eComprehensive in scope, \u003cb\u003eThe Mountain Bike Experience\u003c\/b\u003e covers:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConquering fear and embracing challenges\u003cbr\u003eSkills and techniques for all levels and all types of terrain\u003cbr\u003eBasic bike maintenance, including \"Dave's 10-Step Program to Keep Your Bike in Top Running Condition\"\u003cbr\u003eTrail selection and navigation\u003cbr\u003eSafety, repairs, training and conditioning\u003cbr\u003eBuying your first mountain bike and the gear to go with it\u003cbr\u003eExploring and protecting the natural environment\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn addition, a handy appendix lists a variety of sources--including nonprofit organizations, bike tour companies, publications, and online resources--to aid in the further pursuit of mountain biking.  Hit the trail with Dave King and discover the thrilling world of off-road riding.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Holt, Henry \u0026 Company, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47124690075888,"sku":"9781466838307","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781466838307_p0.jpg?v=1763685785","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781466838307","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}