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    What's the best time of year to go mountain biking?

    It depends where you live. Generally Spring and Fall are the best. But people who are serious about it will do it year round, as long as the weather is not extreme. You ride at different times of day depending on the season. For example, it's not a good idea to go out in the middle of the day...
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    what types of bicycles can go up 45mph?

    Everyone says downhill. But...track sprinters are faster than road sprinters. They can definitely go up to 45 mph in the track in a 200M sprint. They dive down from the banking, but I'm sure they can still do it without the bank. It just takes more time.
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    I'm going on a bicycle race that involves eating donuts as part of the race!?

    A lot of people will probably want to eat many donuts, but they will eventually feel bad and have to stop or slow down. Eat only at the last stops (like the last 2) so if you start feeling bad, it will be at the end of the race. Plus most of your energy will be gone by now, so you can replace it...
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    Does riding a bicycle decrease lean muscle mass in legs?

    It depends on how you ride. Long distance cycling can make your legs smaller (if they're already large). But you have to ride a lot, like 150 miles per week, and at a fast tempo. If you do short and explosive sprints, your leg size will increase. For example, look up "track sprinters" to see...
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    Should I use a kick stand on my road bike?

    It will look seriously uncool. I don't usually care, but on that bike...you'll get some attention. Most people just lean their bikes against the wall. If you want to fit one, go to a shop before buying online to see if it will even fit.
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