Mountain Biking Exam

List three parts of a bike you should check before you ride.

Tires, brakes, and chain

What is one piece of safety equipment you should not ride without?

Helmet

List four items that should be part of your emergency safety equipment.

Wrenches, patch-kit, tire pump, and money

What are three things you should do before you ride?

Inspect your bike, tell somebody where you’re going, and check the weather

List three ways you can have minimum impact on the environment you are riding in.

Don’t disturb wildlife, ride on designated trails, and take out what you bring in

On the trail, who do you yield the right of way to?

Pedestrians, animals, and vehicles

List three places you could ride.

Along roads/sidewalks, paved bike trails, and designated off-road trails

List three skills needed in order to effectively ride off-road.

Know when and how to change gears, bunny hop, and front wheel pull-up

When riding with others, list two things in order to effectively ride together.

Communicate obstacles when in front, and maintain distance when behind another rider

What are two things you should keep in mind when riding downhill?

Sit back on the bike, and keep your fingers on the brake levers

What are two things you should keep in mind when climbing a hill?

Stand up in saddle for more power, and keep the weight on the back tire

List three benefits of mountain biking.

Cardiovascular exercise, builds strength, and enjoyment of the environment

What helps make mountain bikes better for off-road biking?

They’re larger and have more sturdy frames, more gears, shocks, etc.

List three mountain bike manufacturers.

Trek, Diamondback, and Yeti

What’s the most important rule of mountain biking?

Have fun