Biking in Raystone
Deep in the lake trails of Pittsburgh, mountain biking groups are following challenging paths in the regions hilly terrain. Mountain biking through the trails in this region is a high energy activity and one that is sure to get your heart racing and your lungs full of healthy fresh air.
There are four types of mountain biking - cross country, downhill, free-ride and trials or street racing. The different styles all have separate followings and cultures behind them. Trail biking is one of the most earliest forms of this sport.
To be a good mountain biker you need endurance, stamina and a degree of self reliance. Most riders have a strong relationship with their bikes, often repairing the bikes themselves and tending to the parts.
The bikes themselves are different to road bikes and have smaller reinforced frames, wider higher profile tyres and a wide range of gears to help the rider climb steep slopes. Some bikes are even fitted with disc brakes similar to cars to add some extra braking power in a time of need.
At the Rayston Lake Trails, a couple of riders have put together a video of their ride using a helmet mounted camera. You can see the beautiful trail in this video:
http://www.pittsburghmountainbiking.com/2009/05/raystown-video.html
Many riders choose to capture their runs on helmet mounted cameras like the guys up at the Rayston Lake Trails. This ensures that riders have a good memory of the path and can relive the experience any time they like.
Using a normal camera to do this wouldn’t be that wise as they aren’t rugged enough to handle the vibrations that would be produced under these conditions. You can find these kinds of camera here and here.
Alternatively check out one manufacturer’s website over here.
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