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Mountain biking is a popular activity among those craving a bit of strenuous, independent exercise. The sport of riding bikes over rough terrain (mountains, for instance), mountain biking is a common outdoor pursuit among those on adventure holidays or corporate days away from the office, as it encourages personal initiative and rugged self-reliance. In certain cases, such as a relay exercise, it can also be a team activity. In this case, it can lead to improved teamwork skills and interpersonal communication among co-riders. For this reason, it is sometimes used as a teambuilding game by professional adventure courses.

A physically and mentally demanding outdoor activity, mountain biking requires strength, endurance and a keen sense of balance and timing as well as a knowledge of basic safety features such as helmets, padding, etc. Rookies to the sport may want to book time on an adventure course, where a staff of experienced professionals can teach them all they need to know about the activity.

Mountain biking is a great way to get out and enjoy your activity day away from the office, home or school. As adventures go, it can be either as gruelling or leisurely as you want, especially if you are engaging in it through an adventure centre, where the controlled conditions ensure that you get the experience you want, rather than wanting for experience.

Whether you’re looking to get your kids out and about on an activity day away from school, or you’re looking to get your employees revved up about teambuilding games on a corporate retreat, mountain biking is the ideal outdoor activity for you!