1. low arches
   high arches
2. special cushioning

Biking shoes in the high-end price range have high arches to help position your foot.

1. adequate padding
   heel slippage
2. both answers

Keeping your heels from slipping is a vital function of mountain biking shoes.

1. blisters
   bunions
2. increased pedaling power

Blisters are one result of heel slippage, but a worse one could be losing your balance.

1. molded plastic heel
   padded heel
2. neither answer

A special molded plastic heel gives extra support to prevent heel slippage.

1. ties
   Velcro
2. both answers

Bike shoes use ties and Velcro fasteners to hold the shoes snuggly to the foot.

1. 50
   150
2. 300

High-end shoes may cost as much as $300, although less expensive models are available starting in the $50 range.

1. cleats
   spikes
2. both answers

Detachable cleats and spikes are included with high-end mountain biking shoes.

1. hiking
   running
2. neither answer

Detachable spikes are screwed into the shoes for when hiking is necessary.

1. improve grip
   prevent perspiration
2. both answers

Mountain biking gloves improve grip, cushion hands during a fall, reduce blisters, keep hands warm and act as shock absorbers.

1. mittens
   fingerless gloves
2. three finger gloves

Pogies are mountain biking mittens.

1. pogies
   three finger gloves
2. full-finger gloves

Professional racers prefer full-finger gloves.

1. thumb
   pointer
2. ring

The thumb has its own single spot in the glove, while the other fingers double up with a buddy.

1. leather
   waterproof synthetic materials
2. both answers

Both leather and waterproof synthetic materials are used to make mountain biking gloves.

1. carpal tunnel syndrome
   ganglia
2. TMJ

Carpal tunnel syndrome may be a result of the bumps and stress of the sport, so is tendinitis.

1. skintight bike shorts
   biking shoes
2. mittens

That would be the skintight bike shorts.

1. second skin
   identify your biking style
2. neither answer

The main purpose of the shorts is to act as a second skin.

1. draw moisture away from the skin
   prevent blisters
2. both answers

Wicking fabrics draw moisture away from skin -- an important function in both hot and cold weather.

1. chamois panel
   cotton material
2. mesh material

Bike shorts have a chamois panel that reduces friction with sensitive areas.

1. downhill racers
   freeriding racers
2. both answers

Extreme mountain bikers, such as downhill and freeriding racers, wear a kind of body armor for protection in a fall.

1. duct tape
   baling wire
2. both answers

Duct tape and baling wire are a great fix-all to have on the road.