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Try Out a Mountain Snow Bike This Winter If you're looking for a new winter sport, consider trying out a mountain snow bike. These bikes are specially designed for snowy terrain, making them ideal for the winter holidays. You can even try them out before the slopes open or right after they close. There are several Club Med resorts that offer a variety of winter sports, including mountain biking. To experience a mountain snow bike, visit the Club Med website. It's free and a fun way to get some exercise. Alpine skis If you plan to spend your vacation skiing, snowboarding, or riding a mountain snow bike, you should know the difference between fat skis and standard alpine skis. Fat skis are wider at the waist, and are ideal for powder skiing, as their wide waists offer more flotation than narrow skis. The wide waist also offers greater stability on crusty snow. Backcountry skis are the best choice for those who enjoy navigating untracked areas of the mountains. The most common shape for skis is the standard alpine camber. This shape features a mid-section that rises off the snow while the tail and tip are flat against the snow. This shape is ideal for hard snow but can be challenging in soft snow . However, if you're an intermediate or advanced skier, you should consider choosing a model with a rockered tip and tail to ensure better flotation and edge hold. Fat tire bikes It's not uncommon for kids to have a love affair with fat tire mountain bikes. This type of bike features large tires that can be run at low pressures for optimum traction. This allows the tire to "squat" more, giving the rider a wider contact patch for more traction and grip in the snow. Many parents find that fat tire bikes provide a great alternative to traditional mountain bikes, as well. While it's rare to find a fat tire mountain bike that can carry 300 pounds of luggage, the NAKTO version can glide on any terrain. This model is also easy to use, and it comes with a PAS system that conserves 90% of energy while riding. The high-quality carbon steel suspension is designed to enhance your riding experience. Electric fat bikes also have several options in price ranges and designs. If you're interested in getting an electric fat bike, here are some tips: Crosstown Trails If you're new to mountain biking, you might consider taking on the Crosstown Trails in West Dover, Vermont. This series of interconnected trails offers easy-to-use trails for mountain bikers of all levels. Many of the trails are wide and gravelly with signs for different skill levels. The Crosstown Trails are more than a mile long and pass the Beaver's Lodge. As you branch off, you'll encounter some more challenging sections. The Crosstown Trail begins at Government Camp and travels east to the nearby Mount Snow Golf Course. This wide singletrack is intended to be groomed in the winter and is well-suited for mountain biking. Its nearly 20-foot clearance makes it feel open and wide. While the Crosstown Trail is relatively open, be aware of brush that may block your view of oncoming trail users. If you're unsure of your ability to handle such brush, it is recommended that you practice your riding skills on a different trail. Noquemanon Ski Marathon The Noquemanon Ski Marathon has added a new category to its popular winter festival: a mountain snow bike race. The Noquemanon Trail Network recently opened sections of its Nordic trails to snow bikes. As part of the three-day event, riders can race on fat bikes and mountain bikes. The course features a waterfall, 1000-foot net descent, and bird's-eye views of the area. The Noquemanon Mountain Bike Race is a point-to-point course with a steep drop-off. The race has a full-course aid station and support for athletes on the course. Because of the chilly temperatures in the upper peninsula, participants should prepare for tough conditions and be prepared for all eventualities. For safety reasons, all participants must be properly equipped for the conditions. A bike helmet and proper gear are essential for the race. The Noquemanon Trail Network is a nonprofit organization with the mission of improving non-motorized land and water trails. Originally, its goal was to arrange easements with landowners and improve dirt tracks and logging roads. Since its founding in the early 2000s, the organization has expanded the trail network repeatedly. More than two thousand cyclists participate in the mountain snow bike race each year. The event attracts hundreds of participants and has earned a reputation as one of Michigan's premier mountain biking events.
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