Zinn and the Art of Mountain Bike Maintenance The reference guide to mountain bike maintenance and repair. Over 360 illustrations. Basic, step-by-step instructions for regular maintenance plus in-depth instructions for front & rear shocks and suspension. Sections on how to build wheels and maintain and set up disc brakes. How to choose a bike' including fitting and sizing. Problem solving and Shimano's latest. Complete bolt tightening specifications.

The following books give details of routes for mountain biking
Mountain Bike Guide: Quality Routes in the Peak District and Derbyshire
Exmoor North Devon the Quantocks Mountain Bike Routes
The Brecon Beacons and Black Mountains: 20 All Terrain Routes (Mountain Bike Guide)
Mountain Bike Guide - Cycle Routes in West Yorks Lanes and By-ways
Mountain Bike Guide - More Routes in the Lakes, Howgills & the Yorkshire Dales
Lake District: Mountain Bike Routes
Cotswolds Mountain Bike Routes: The User Friendly Map and Guide
101 Mountain Bike Routes in Scotland
Peak District: Mountain Bike Routes