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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In the warmer months, the mountain town remains a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, offering opportunities for hiking, mountain biking and exploring alpine lakes.
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Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2026
Outside of his formal duties, according to the department, Bales coaches youth baseball and mountain biking and previously served as a Boy Scout leadership committee member and den leader, the department said.
—Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Gstaad isn’t just a winter wonderland, however, with many hiking and mountain biking trails, lake activities, and a championship golf course available at other times of the year.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 13 Apr. 2026
Ferrand-Prevot won the race last year, in her first year back on the roads after three years competing in mountain biking and gravel racing, and is coming off the back of a second-place finish at Flanders.
—Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
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Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2026
Outside of his formal duties, according to the department, Bales coaches youth baseball and mountain biking and previously served as a Boy Scout leadership committee member and den leader, the department said.
—Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Gstaad isn’t just a winter wonderland, however, with many hiking and mountain biking trails, lake activities, and a championship golf course available at other times of the year.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 13 Apr. 2026
Ferrand-Prevot won the race last year, in her first year back on the roads after three years competing in mountain biking and gravel racing, and is coming off the back of a second-place finish at Flanders.
—Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
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“Mountain biking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mountain%20biking. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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