From Bentonville to Bellingham, these U.S. mountain biking locations have easy terrain for beginner mountain bikers.

It’s perfect for mastering the basics, including braking, balancing, shifting, and cornering. Prioritizing mountain bike safety for beginners is key and it starts with the right gear.

But for those of us who do have decent fitness, we can turn the chore of mountain bike climbing into fun. But to make the ups fun, knowing a few basics to make climbing more manageable is helpful.