505 – Mountain Biking 山地自行车

1. Mountain biking is a sport of riding bicycles off-road, often over rough terrain, usually using specially designed mountain bikes.

山地自行车是一种越野自行车运动，通常使用专门设计的山地自行车在崎岖的地形上骑行。

2. Mountain bikes share similarities with other bikes but incorporate features designed to enhance durability and performance in rough terrain.

山地车与其他自行车有相似之处，但它的特点是在崎岖的地形上增强耐久性和性能。

3.    Riders often visit ski resorts that stay open in the summer to ride downhill-specific trails, using the ski lifts to return to the top with their bikes.

骑手们经常去那些在夏天开放的滑雪场，在专门的下坡路线上骑行，然后用滑雪升降机把他们的自行车带回到山顶。

4.    Because riders are often far from civilization, there is a strong element ofself-reliance in the sport.

由于骑手们往往远离文明，这项运动中有很强的自力更生的元素。

5.    Riders learn to repair broken bikes and flat tires to avoid being stranded.

骑手们学会修理坏了的自行车和瘪了的轮胎，以避免被困。

6.    Many riders carry a backpack, including water, food, tools for trailside repairs, and a first aid kit in case of injury.

许多骑手会背双肩包，里面有水、食物、路边维修的工具，以及以防受伤的急救箱。

7.    Group rides are common, especially on longer treks.

结伴旅行很常见，尤其是长途跋涉。

Vocabulary

Off-road: 越野地

Rough: 粗糙不平的

Durability: 持久性

Terrain: 地形

Stranded: 被困

Injury: 受伤