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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The robot can perform jumps, wheelies, flips, and other maneuvers inspired by mountain biking and trials cycling. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2026 In August, for example, 9 miles worth of new trails opened for hiking and mountain biking. — Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 10 Oct. 2026 The German mountain sports brand partnered with Microban International on its debut mountain biking collection, the Sequence Series. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026 Ideas floated in the past include utilizing Piney Point as a public park, mountain biking facility or bird sanctuary. — Ryan Ballogg, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 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 19 Oct. 2026.

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