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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Hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, and more are all common pastimes during the warm-weather months.
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Jacqueline Kehoe, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2026
Other activities include horse-riding in the company of a local Sherpa, archery, mountain biking and a cooking class for local Thakali-style food.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Feb. 2026
An itinerary to Ocala can be a mix of forest hiking, mountain biking, freshwater spring swimming, and horseback riding.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
The area around the park is great for getting outdoors during the day, with mountain biking and trail running, kayaking along Lake Superior’s shoreline, and cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in the winter.
—Megan Eaves, Outside, 20 Feb. 2026
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Jacqueline Kehoe, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2026
Other activities include horse-riding in the company of a local Sherpa, archery, mountain biking and a cooking class for local Thakali-style food.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Feb. 2026
An itinerary to Ocala can be a mix of forest hiking, mountain biking, freshwater spring swimming, and horseback riding.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
The area around the park is great for getting outdoors during the day, with mountain biking and trail running, kayaking along Lake Superior’s shoreline, and cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in the winter.
—Megan Eaves, Outside, 20 Feb. 2026
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“Mountain biking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mountain%20biking. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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