mountain biking

noun

: the sport or activity of riding a mountain bike (a type of bicycle that has a strong frame, thick tires, and straight handlebars and that is used for riding over rough ground)

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Here, ski runs morph into mountain biking trails, nearby frozen lakes warm to refreshingly swimmable, and the snow melts to reveal the greenest world-class golf courses. — Catherine Dunwoody, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 In addition to activities including mountain biking and kayaking, the gathering hosts leadership programs and educational sessions. — Jamie Stengle, Fortune, 31 July 2026 Leisure’s top cities to visit, Salt Lake City serves as a launchpad to Utah's five distinctive national parks, as well as mountain towns like Park City where travelers head in both winter and summer for skiing and mountain biking. — William Jones, USA Today, 30 July 2026 A little over 30 miles west of Gaylord, Bellaire checks all the boxes for an up-north getaway with water sports, hiking and mountain biking trails, golf, shopping, and dining. — Kristin Hagenson, Midwest Living, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for mountain biking

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