Teen friends Peter, a freestyle fanatic who hates doing bike maintenance, and Jake, who dreams of being a motocross-race mechanic, secure jobs as junior guides at a Washington ranch for the summer,and learn to their dismay the dangers of being overly dependent on each other's skills.
Examines the showcase for today's action sports, the X Games; also looks at the rise in popularity of action sports, the birth and growth of the X Games, the various competitions at the Summer and Winter X Games, and many of the tricks and moves that action athletes perform.
Presents an introduction to freestyle motocross, telling how the sport began, and discussing the special features of the bikes, different freestyle tricks, and safety gear and practices.
Every aspect of mountain biking is covered in this adventurous volume. Readers will learn the basics of mountain biking while also learning about the biggest stars in the sport.
From rollerblading to speed skating, all variations of blading are covered in this exciting volume. Readers will learn about the equipment used in every kind of blading sport. Easy-to-follow text gives advice on where to blade and how to improve skills.
Describes the world of skateboarding including the type of gear needed, provides tips and advice from skaters, and highlights some of the best skate parks.
the world's best parks, trails, streets, and techniques
Mason, Paul
2011
Describes BMX and mountain biking including some of the secret words that riders use, their special techniques and equipment, and highlights some of the world's best places to ride.
