"An in-depth survey of the popular extreme sport of mountain biking, from its first informal downhill races to the grueling annual Birkebeiner, as well as its records and famous bikers"-- Provided by publisher.

Mountain biking backstory -- Biking basics -- First families and repackers -- Enjoying the ride -- Cyclical trends -- Buffalo soldiers -- Repack races -- Cyclo-cross -- Learning to use derailleurs -- Save my baby (the future king)!.