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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In winter, skiing and other snow sports are popular, as are mountain biking and golf in the summer. — Naperville Sun, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2026 Hiking and mountain biking during the summer, and skiing and snowboarding during the winter. — Chadner Navarro, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026 McCabe said the revenue allows for programs such as free access to dog parks, no parking fees and free programs like archery and mountain biking and fishing. — Anya Armentrout, Twin Cities, 19 June 2026 If your family is active, Vermont's State Parks are some of the best in the country for hiking and mountain biking, and there are plenty of lakes and reservoirs for kayaking and other boating. — Jaclyn Greenberg, Parents, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for mountain biking

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“Mountain biking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mountain%20biking. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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