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Sites To See
Mountain Bike Association of Arizona
www.mountainbikeaz.com
International Mountain Bicycling
Association
www.imba.com
MOUNTAIN BIKE TIPS
Repair Kit:
Pack the following: chain repair tool, tire pump, flat repair
kit, tube injection fluid, small crescent wrench, universal
tool, mini flashlight, spoke tool, matches, pocket knife,
cell-phone and map. Breakdowns can ruin your day.
Helmet: Falls happen. Never bike without a helmet and
make sure your helmet meets or exceeds the ANSI Z 90.4
industry standards.
First-Aid Kit: A fanny pack-sized first-aid kit is
smart. At some point, you will need one. Include tweezers and
plastic comb (for cactus spine removal) and a snake-bite kit.
Water: Take more than you need and include a water
treatment kit for emergencies.
Right of Way: Hikers and horses have the right of way.
Exercise caution when approaching horses---they spook easily.
Buddy-up: Never bike alone. If you must, make others
aware of your itinerary.
Speed: It is difficult to hear oncoming traffic. Watch
your speed around curves and on downhill sections of trails.
Weather: Summer thunderstorms can cause flooding and
severe drops in temperature. Always dress or pack in layers.
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