| Mountain biking is an exciting and fun sport | | | | small ones are a good way to begin to learn |
| that has evolved into one of the most popular | | | | the proper technique of jumping. It may be |
| sports around. Many people want to | | | | best to start small and then build bigger. |
| participate in the sport, but would like to | | | | Mountain bike jumps can be created by digging |
| be able go right out back and have their own | | | | a hole and taking the dirt and piling it up. |
| mountain bike course available. Creating | | | | The hole can be made to slope so that it can |
| mountain bike jumps can be accomplished and | | | | also be used as a landing spot. The shape of |
| bring the sport right into your home. | | | | the jump will be determined by how the dirt |
| Learning how to make proper jumps can help | | | | is placed. Any shape can be made when |
| mountain bikers be safe out on the road. | | | | creating a home mountain bike jump. Make sure |
| Practicing techniques when making jumps can | | | | that the landings on either side of the jump |
| also assist in the biker being able to stay | | | | are packed down well so that jumping is |
| in control and keep their speed up while | | | | smoother. Dirt can also be brought in and |
| riding the trails. Making mountain bike jumps | | | | mountain bike jumps can be made from the |
| to practice with can fun and a great learning | | | | dirt. Again, it is important to pack the dirt |
| opportunity. Some things to consider when | | | | so that the jump is solid. If there is not |
| deciding to create mountain bike jumps can | | | | enough space for a large jump, several small |
| include how much space is actually available | | | | jumps can be made and these are a good way to |
| for the jump. There must be enough space in | | | | learn about jumping over several |
| front of the jump and behind it in order to | | | | obstructions. Mountain bike jumps are really |
| have room to pick up speed over the jump. | | | | very easy to create and maintain. Not only |
| Also, keep in mind that a jump placed next to | | | | can these be a great way to learn the ins and |
| a large object has the potential risk for | | | | outs of mountain biking, they are also fun |
| injury. In order to create mountain bike | | | | and bring a much loved sport right into your |
| jumps, you will need shovels and rakes. | | | | own backyard. |
| Mountain bike jumps can be any size. Even | | | | |