Mountain bikes are one of today's most popular types of bikes. Thanks to an exciting force that makes every ride, the sport has garnered millions of fans in different parts of the world over the years. Although when talking about mountain bike history, it is usually associated with the seventies. However, looking far back in the late 19th century, we see the earliest examples of off road motorcycles, which are considered to be the mountain bike of its time. In August 1896, a group of Buffalo Soldiers used a modified bikes that can effectively drive off road on an expedition from Missoula, Montana, to Yellowstone and back.
The reason why the history of mountain biking is often associated with the seventies, because it is a time when pioneers of the modern mountain bike and sports gathered to organize a cycling event, which was later known as the first downhill time trial. The historical event took place on the fire road is now called the repackaged Road in Fairfax, California in 1976. Drivers will start at different intervals, and since there was no formal downhill mountain bikes at that time, drivers use bicycles known as klunkers or modify a balloon-tired cruisers with gears, and BMX-style steering wheel.
rental company began producing these types of bikes in the eighties and over the years, the improvement of bicycle technology, making off road bikes more durable and ergonomic as ever. Today, the road cycling events are held regularly in different parts of the world, and have branched out into several categories - cross country, downhill, free riding, and several others. In memory of the people and events that helped shape the mountain biking as it is today, the Mountain Bike Hall of Fame and Museum was founded in 1988 and is located in Crested Butte Colorado.