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Healthy Living
Be prepared when biking
South Mountain
By Dr. Andy Lenartz
Andy Lenartz is an Ahwatukee resident and avid hiker and mountain bike rider. Reach him at andy_lenartz@yahoo.com.
Thanks to a combination of a local park and preserve and outstanding weather — at least for much of the year — Ahwatukee is well known as a mountain biker’s paradise. Experienced riders who have put hundreds of miles on their bikes, and newbies to the sport will both nd plenty of opportunities for mountain biking at South Mountain Park and Preserve. Granted, the area may seem intimidating at rst, but it does not require bombing down an actual mountain — just that you are o the road with your tires touching dirt.
GETTING STARTED
1. Access to a mountain bike. is one has a bit of a price barrier to getting started, so make sure it is something you will enjoy before investing in your own bike. Try renting a bike rst or, better yet, nd a friend with an extra you can borrow. 2. A helmet is a must. Will come with the rental bike. 3. Water/snacks. Bring extra water; the trails here are open, dusty and hot. 4. Sunglasses will protect your eyes from sun, bugs and rocks. 5. Proper footwear. Sturdy, closed-toe athletic shoes, not ip- ops.
If you enjoy the activity and want to engage on a regular basis you could spend up to $10,000 on a bike. If money doesn’t matter, by all means purchase one of those.
But that is de nitely not required for an enjoyable experience.
Do your research on where you will likely ride on a regular basis and the type of equipment needed and share examples of the trails you are looking to ride with the bike store sta .
You can get a decent new bike for $500 to $1,000, less for a used one. is will be a hard-tailed bike (will have shocks in the front, not the rear).
Starting at about $1,000 you can get a full-suspension bike with rear shocks and some upgraded components, which are nice to have but not a necessity for riding the Desert Classic Trail at South Mountain and other trails of similar ability level in the Phoenix area.
Avoid spending much less than $500 on a new mountain bike, and make your purchase from a local bike shop or outdoor retailer. Several people that I know have purchased cheaper mountain bikes in an attempt to save money, and I’ve seen them literally fall apart the rst time the bike hit a small hill and kicked a vibration through the cheap frame. e bikes sold at mass retailers are not high enough quality to withstand trail riding, so avoid wasting your money on these.
You also will need to buy: • A helmet. You want to be spending at least $30 to $50, considering what it’s protecting. • Floor bike tire pump. Fi y dollars will get you a solid one; could certainly spend more if you wish. • Additional tire tubes. Five dollars to $10 each; get a couple. • Hand-held tire pump, repair kit, tire lever and bike tool. Can get for around $25 total. • Water. Consider a backpack with a water reservoir; can also hold snacks and repair items.
Mountainside Martial Arts
is a Safe Sport School
By Mountainside Martial Arts
Mountainside Martial Arts is the Ahwatukee/Foothills Community longestrunning business. e program kicked o at the Ahwatukee Community Center in 1979 as e Ahwatukee Karate Program. It was the facility’s rst activity. en, an Ahwatukee newcomer, Rick Savagian, was the recreational programming director and built the martial arts program to an elite status.
A licensed Safe Sport School, Mountainside Martial Arts is a discipline-based traditional Japanese martial arts school that focuses on Wado-Ryu and Shindo-Yoshin-Ryu Jujitsu. e sta infuses the science of kinesiology into its training so students are properly trained and less susceptible to injuries.
More than 12,000 students have trained at the dojo, and its longevity in the Ahwatukee/Foothills Community speaks highly of its integrity.
Complimentary introductory lessons are available. Students ages 4 and older are welcome. Feel free to stop by one of Arizona’s most beautiful and state-ofthe-art karate schools.
Brought to Ahwatukee By Rick Savagian
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At Mountainside Martial Arts we o er unparalleled karate instruction to children ages 4 and older, adults, 1:1 private lessons as well as private group instruction. We o er a family oriented atmosphere with a student study center & large viewing room. Our Curriculum Program is based on a general syllabus which speci es what techniques/behaviors must be performed in order to achieve a particular rank.
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