Brent Lott

The fans of mountain biking are well known as thrill-seekers, and although most of us enjoy the beautiful landscapes that stand in their way, adrenaline is something this sport offers in spades. The first bike my parents got me, back when I was a kid, made me fell in love with them. Since I was often losing and misplacing stuff, my parents painted my name, Brent Lott, on the side of the bike, and I still have it to this day! Ever since then I’ve been exploring new and different ways of using the bike, and as soon as I found out about downhill racing, the idea instantly became attractive to me. It soon turned into my favorite hobby, and I dedicated most of my spare time to it. Seeing how this type of racing has experienced a significant increase in popularity in recent years, I wanted to share some general guidelines on how to get people started with this wonderful hobby. What’s Downhill Bike Racing Like? Downhill racing originated in the 70s in its initial form, when pe...