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There is a lot of history and information out there

in regards to the history and origins of mountain

biking, with some being recognized and some that

depends on who has the finest firm of public relations.

Some say that mountain biking began with the Buffalo

Soldiers, which was a turn of the century infantry

who customized bikes to carry gear over the rough and

hard terrain. They began in August of 1896, over

the program of 800 miles. Their mission was easy -

to test bikes for military use in the toughest of

terrain.

Other people say it was the Velo Cross Club of France

that began mountain biking. The club was comprised

of 20 young bikers from Paris, who among 1951 and

1956 developed a sport that resembles present day

mountain biking.

It could have also been John Finley Scott, who was

the 1st mountain biker in the U.S. In 1953 he

constructed what he referred to as a "Woodsie Bike", using

a diamond frame, balloon tires, flat manage bars,

and cantilever brakes. He was far more than 20 years

ahead of his time. Even even though he remained an off

road enthusiast, there were numerous at that time who

did not share that same passion.

These days, we believe that the history of the mountain

bike is most apparent in Northern California. There

are a few places that claim to be the first community

for mountain biking, even though every single and each background

book will tell you Marin County.

The sport of mountain biking has taken numerous twists

and turns more than the final several hundred years. Even

even though there are several that say diverse items about

the history and the starting, we know one thing

for certain - one particular factor has led to one more and the

sport of mountain biking was born.

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