Mountain Biking ROCKS!

It was something I was planning on getting back to. I never considered myself a "cyclist", but I MTB'ed for 15 years. Commuted by bike a lot to stay in shape. Friends hated it, but I always told them nothing was stopping them from doing the same.

I became a couch potato, for a few years and finally sold my trusty ride... then could not stand it, and took up tris. I have another MTB, and a roadie now of course, but this year just planned on running and riding for fun. Now that is all on hold and I don't see me hitting the trails anytime soon... maybe not this year. Pretty bummed..... and yes, every since getting off the couch, I really regret selling my #1.

Colorado has some of the best trails in the country, and I have done Moab a few times. The activity is great... but the "crew" is what was special and what I remember. We had a lot of great times on two wheels. Lot of great memories. Treat MTB'ing as a team sport. Practice on your own whenever you want.

... and yes, I have lost a lot of blood, but never a broken bone... and the older I get, the more it hurts.

Was there irony in the title of this thread since you fell?

MTB "rocks"?

Having that in the subject was part of the irony.  I'm still sore but really had a blast and just need to calm down until I build some skills.  Long course triathlons are probably out for a while now that I've discovered this. 

Or... your biking endurance will be much better.  It is so easy to do a long slow ride on the road... but in the trails you are guaranteed a good workout

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I bought myself a Mountain Bike as a reward for finishing Ironman Louisville.  I have not ridden my road bike since.  Plan to start riding it again but I am having way to much fun right now on the trails.