[jacksonpt]

I've had this bike sitting in my garage for a while now, never really knew what it was for. Got talking to a buddy late last week and he told me it was for mountain biking - basically riding a bike off-road. I did some research on the interweb and though it looked fun.

So Saturday morning I got together with a few guys and tried it out. Had a good time, but it was really hard. I went down more than a few times, twice pretty hard, but fortunately the bike didn't even blink. I think I need to ride more often and get into better shape... I think it would be even more fun if I could ride up hills rather than walk up them.

A few pictures from the ride (the first few pics I took, the last couple were taken buy one of the other guys on the ride)...

 

[jdcamb]

I love fall riding. Cool shots. Glad to hear your back in the saddle (que aerosmith...)

 

[robdamanii]

Nice pics Jackson. Road bike retired for the winter?

 

[jacksonpt]

Road bike retired for the winter?

Not officially, at least not yet. Once the roads get crappy and they start putting salt down, I'm not sure what I'll do. I want to keep riding, but not sure I want to subject my bike to that winter road crap (ice, slush, salt, grime).

 

[I Are Baboon]

Looks like fun! One day, I'd like to try this mountain biking fad again.

 

[hooples3]

congrats on being re-aquainted with your bike Jackson

 

[Mike B.]

Nice pics Jackson. Chenango Valley SP? Can't imagine too many places outside of there were safe to ride this weekend.

 

[jacksonpt]

Yea, it was CVSP - was goign to ride Oakley Corners, but thought CV would be drier.

 

[douglas]

looks like fun....maybe even something i would enjoy doing

 

[McGRP01]

I haven't ridden a mountain bicycle since Nov. 6th and can't remember the last time I actually pedaled one uphill. Riding SS this Thurs. for the first time should be a real wakeup call.