Cyprus is mountain biking paradise. Excellent weather conditions almost all year round. The best months for mountain biking in Cyprus are in  October – April when the temperatures ranges from 15 – 25 degrees Celsius.

There are literally hundreds of miles of forest tracks, trails, loose surface unmade roads and donkey tracks. Cyprus is a country that welcomes mountain biking, it is fun and gives you a thrill biking through the rocky roads.

 

9 Advisable steps for Mountain Biking

 Step 1

Practice on steady ascents before you try a steep climb. Shift into a low gear, and experiment until you know which gears feel comfortable.

 

Step 2

Parse the climb into several sections in your mind to avoid being overwhelmed by the miles ahead.

 

Step 3

Lean forward and keep your back straight while you climb. Keep pressure on your front wheel by leaning on your handlebars. This helps maintain traction.

 

Step 4

Lean even more on your handlebars if it feels like your front wheel is lifting off the ground – this often happens on extremely steep climbs.

 

Step 5

Hunch over the handlebars and push your weight into both wheels for steep pitches. Pedal like there’s no tomorrow.

 

Step 6

Keep your legs and arms flexed, but avoid locking your joints.

 

Step 7

Consider standing up to pedal to break the monotony and exercise different muscles during longer climbs.

 

Step 8

Switch into a higher gear, and raise yourself into a standing position as you pedal.

 

Step 9

Keep your weight centered above your pedals and press down on your handlebars as you pedal standing.

 

 

Tips & Warnings

• Give yourself time to warm up as you begin an ascent. If you feel like quitting after 15 minutes, keep pedaling. In half an hour, you’ll feel the groove.

 

• Lighter people tend to get more out of standing. Heavier cyclists are more efficient when they hunker down and pedal.

 

• Prepare by drinking lots of water and eating high-energy foods. For climbs that last more than an hour, bring along a sports bar or energy bar to keep your energy level high.

 

• Standing takes more energy, so use it with good judgment.

 

• Always wear a helmet.