mountain biking

noun

: the sport or activity of riding a mountain bike (a type of bicycle that has a strong frame, thick tires, and straight handlebars and that is used for riding over rough ground)

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Activities like boating, jet-skiing, snorkeling, kayaking, and mountain biking can all be enjoyed within a five-mile radius. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026 Now its glassy waters are the centerpiece of new glamping cabins that cater to Cuyuna Country, one of the Midwest’s foremost mountain biking destinations. — Midwest Living, 2 Nov. 2026 Just outside downtown, Pine Hill Park has miles of trails for hiking and mountain biking. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 1 Nov. 2026 Other activities include primitive camping, horseback riding, mountain biking, hunting, fishing and paddling on 17 miles of the winding Econlockhatchee River that runs through the forest. — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mountain biking

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“Mountain biking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mountain%20biking. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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