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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Though the park covers only one square mile, you can get lost among the rocks on five and a half miles of hiking and mountain biking trails. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 20 Jan. 2026 One entrance faces Dave Peel Park, currently undergoing a complete overhaul, while the other opens onto the new pedestrian-only A Street Promenade, which connects to various mountain biking trails, Compton Gardens and Arboretum, and the renowned Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. Devorah Lev-Tov, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Jan. 2026 In winter, hit the slopes; when the weather warms up, play golf (traditional and frisbee), try archery, or go mountain biking. Sarah Miller, Midwest Living, 13 Jan. 2026 Prescott National Forrest has over 850 miles of trails to explore, offering opportunities for hiking, horseback riding, rock climbing and mountain biking. Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 12 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 2 Feb. 2026.

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