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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Horseback riding is a focus here, but other activities include fly-fishing, hiking, and mountain biking during the warmer months of the year and snowshoeing, snow tubing, ice-skating, and cross-country skiing during the winter. Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026 Bringing expert-level skiing, mountain biking, and climbing to the table is no easy feat, even for the pros. Dennis Lewon, Outside, 3 Feb. 2026 Sunny summers and snowy winters—the latter of which are made even better by nearby ski areas—are ideal for a range of outdoor activities, from skiing and snowboarding to mountain biking, hiking, and rafting. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026 This is an outdoorsy way of life with fly fishing (its original drawcard), mountain biking, hiking, lake cruising, and white-water rafting on the doorstep of Huka Lodge. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 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 13 Feb. 2026.

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