Mastering Mountain Bike Skills, authored by world-champion racer Brian Lopes and renowned riding coach Lee McCormack, is an indispensable guide for all mountain biking disciplines, including enduro, pump track racing, dual slalom, downhill, cross-country, fatbiking, and 24-hour races. Published on July 24, 2017, by Human Kinetics, this book offers a wealth of insights and techniques to help riders of all styles and levels build confidence and experience the full exhilaration of the sport.

Lopes and McCormack share their elite perspectives, real-life race stories, and successful techniques. Readers will learn how to select the proper bike and customize it for their unique riding style, develop a solid skills base for more powerful and precise technique execution, master essential cornering and jumping techniques, and prepare themselves for every type of weather and trail condition.

Whether you’re a recreational rider looking to rock the trails with friends or an aspiring top pro, this book will improve your ride and help you dust the competition. Don’t just survive the trail—