My first ride in ~10 years

[Greg]

Well, this evening I finally got off my lazy off-(ski)season ass and tried out the mountain bike my wife bought me three years ago on something other than a neighborhood cruise. Had lots of fun and think I may have just rediscovered something to keep me busy in the summer. I rode for about an hour at White Memorial in Litchfield. Nothing technical - all doubletrack terrain, but enough ups and downs and turns to keep it interesting. Took me about 30 minutes to get used to anticipating shifting again and not be such a pansy. I'm still as slow as a dead snail, but it was fun getting back out there. Hope I can hook up with some AZers once I get some wind and basic skills built back up.

[severine]

Nice! I was looking forward to getting back out on my MTB, too, after a 2 year lapse (and not much riding before that). The hills in White Memorial are definitely a nice easy way to transition into the sport.

[Paul]

Awesome to hear that, Greg.

Just picked-up my new ride today. Heading down to Hamonassett on Saturday to try it out. Definitely would like to hook-up for a ride sometime.

[MR. evil]

Originally Posted by Greg

Well, this evening I finally got off my lazy off-(ski)season ass and tried out the mountain bike my wife bought me three years ago on something other than a neighborhood cruise. Had lots of fun and think I may have just rediscovered something to keep me busy in the summer. I rode for about an hour at White Memorial in Litchfield. Nothing technical - all doubletrack terrain, but enough ups and downs and turns to keep it interesting. Took me about 30 minutes to get used to anticipating shifting again and not be such a pansy. I'm still as slow as a dead snail, but it was fun getting back out there. Hope I can hook up with some AZers once I get some wind and basic skills built back up.

Glad you got back on the bike............when are we riding

[MR. evil]

Originally Posted by Paul

Awesome to hear that, Greg.

Just picked-up my new ride today. Heading down to Hamonassett on Saturday to try it out. Definitely would like to hook-up for a ride sometime.

what did you get?

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

Steezy...I'm starting to think about buying a mountain bike..there are apparently tons of nice trails within 30-45 minutes from where I live. Why not??? I'm not messing with road biking..sharing the road with cars is too scary for me..

[Paul]

Originally Posted by MR. evil

what did you get?

Nuthin' fancy. Trek 6 series. Good enough to handle as much as this old fart can take (yeah, I don't downhill, or rock gardens or technical stuff, My insurance sucks) But not overkill when I'm tooling along with the wife and seven year-old. Actually, the seven year-old is better on the single track than I am.

[MR. evil]

Originally Posted by Greg

I'm still as slow as a dead snail, but it was fun getting back out there. Hope I can hook up with some AZers once I get some wind and basic skills built back up.

Nothing will get you back to your old form faster than riding with people better than you are.........(just like skiing)

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

Originally Posted by Paul

Nuthin' fancy. Trek 6 series. Good enough to handle as much as this old fart can take (yeah, I don't downhill, or rock gardens or technical stuff, My insurance sucks) But not overkill when I'm tooling along with the wife and seven year-old. Actually, the seven year-old is better on the single track than I am.

How much does a Trek 6 run..I think I'm buying a bike tomorrow and not a piece of shit Mongoose..lol

[Greg]

Originally Posted by MR. evil

Nothing will get you back to your old form faster than riding with people better than you are.........(just like skiing)

Not really sure even my "old form" was all that impressive but yeah, I can see how riding with faster/better riders will help you push yourself.