1. In the Hudson Valley Mountain Biking

2.  The earliest reference of Mountain Biking o Group of African American soldiers in 1890’s o Rode single speed bikes, modified for long distance travel with supplies over rough terrain  Longest noted trips o 800 mile round trip Missoula, Montana to Yellowstone o 1900 mile one-way St Louis, Missouri  Modern Day Mountain Biking o Marin County, Ca- 1970’s o Developed own version of Mountain Bikes o Pioneers for marketing, and technologies that brought Mountain biking into mainstream

3.  Mohonk Mountain o Bought in 1869, Mountain house was built soon after. o Trails were cleared to allow passage to Mountain house o Privately owned- opened to the public in 1978 for trail usage o 2008-New Mountain Bike shop opens, WheelWorks-offering rentals, guided tours and private tours.  Minnewaska State Park o Also bought in 1869 o 1879- Carriage roads built to connect Minnewaska and Mohonk properties. o Was plagued by fires- NY state officially purchases property in 1987 o 1993- was declared state park and open to public for trail usage

4. Mountain Bike specifications Equipment

5. Mountain Bike tires require a thick tread for rocky terrain

6. Front Shocks can be locked out for climbing and opened for making your decent. Back shocks-Brain shock, judges terrain and adjusts accordingly. Protects your backside!

7. Good brakes are important, especially during a rocky decent! Hydraulic brakes are recommended for mountain biking due to quick reaction time and smoothness.

8.  Helmet  Knee pads  Elbow pads  Riding Gloves

9.  Camelback- for hydration  Riding shorts- for your bottom!  Clip shoes-more powerful climbing ability

10.  Website: www.mohonk.com/recreation/mountain_biki ng.cfm www.mohonk.com/recreation/mountain_biki ng.cfm  New Bike shop, rentals, tours  Can be $$$  Offer overnight specials for bikers  Beginner-expert

11. Website: www.lakeminnewaska.org Great Views 6$ per car Beginner-expert

12. Website: www.westchestergov.com/parks/pa rkslocations02/BlueMountain.htm Closer to NYC 8$ per car Intermediate- expert (rocky)

13.  Websites o http://www.hudsonriver.com/mtbiking.htm -Gives details on local trails, directions and links o http://www.roberts-1.com/bikehudson/s/faq/index.htm - Gives answers to FAQ and Links  Group Rides o Mid Hudson Bicycle Club- 914-229-5618 http://www.midhudsonbicycle.org/ o Orange County Bicycle Club- http://www.ocbicycleclub.org/