Description

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Here is the essential beginner’s guide to the fastest growing sport in the country according to the National Sporting Goods Association. The most important questions—how to stop, how to turn, and how to avoid the crash and burn syndrome—are answered because the author takes the reader along as he learns the sport himself. Basic gear, preparation, technique, and safety are also discussed.

About the Author

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Doug Werner is the author of nine books in the Start-Up Sports series. He lives in San Diego, California.

Praise For…

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“Start-Up Sports tackles the hottest sports. These inexpensive titles are forthright and simple, with good illustrations and social pointers.”  —Library Journal

“A fun look at learning to ride.”  —Skiing Magazine

“Important chapters on safety and courtesy augment the no-nonsense sections on gear, terminology, and basic moves.”  —Library Journal