I have found the best of both worlds.

[Doobiesis]

After ditching my hybrid a year ago and getting a road bike I thought I was glad to see the back of it. From now on I'd be a proper cyclist and got right into my road bike. Had some issues with my Specialized ladies racer, so got a Giant Liv and never looked back.

So why, you may ask am I writing this in the MTB section?

For the last six months I have really missed off roading! Looked on gumtree every day waiting for a decent make MTB to buy, and nothing.

Yesterday I bought a new Scott ladies MTB - I braved the rain and headed off for a cycle. Oh My God!, it was like I'd come home - no worries about cars or clipping out in time. The only other traffic was other cyclists.

I missed it terribly, I'll continue to do both as I do enjoy tracking my speed and I got so muddy yesterday, it was all over my face and my feet were numb but best cycling I've done in a long long time!

Even arranged a track with couple of MTB buddies for next weekend

 

[Lonestar]

Christ you had me worried for a minute.I thought you'd bought a car.

 

[Lilliburlero]

Road bike for miles... mtb for smiles

I`m doing the CC 50km a month challenge this year and have popped in 4 on the road bike, but today I did one on the mtb. It took me 3 hours (I do it in 2 hours on the road bike), I came home filthy and knackered.... but I enjoyed every minute of it

I think its great to have more than one option, after all... variety is the spice of life

 

[JohnClimber]

Sold my road bike several years ago after too many nutters in cars.

Only use quiet roads to link trails together, mtb's, fat bikes and CX's are the safe way.

Too many roadies look like they are simply not enjoying themselves, just "getting in the miles"
I've no idea on the exact stats but you are far more likely to die in accidents with vehicles while riding on the roads than you are from say having a heart attach while riding off road.
IMHO. Life's too short to risk shortening it by riding on busy roads

 

[i hate hills]

Good on you !!!! A fellow MTB mate of mine keeps saying too me " there's no wing mirrors to clip you in the trails "

 

[fossyant]

Good on you !!!! A fellow MTB mate of mine keeps saying too me " there's no wing mirrors to clip you in the trails "

Nope but those blooming trees and big rocks jump out at you

 

[Paul.G.]

Bought a fat Bike last September and not ridden the road bike since, I doubt I will anytime soon. Roads are just too stressful. My biggest fear now is dog s#it, falling off while someone is watching and generally being a crap off road rider, love it

 

[mjr]

Glad you enjoy it @Doobiesis but there's a lot of nonsense written here about cycling. There's plenty of tracks and roads which don't need a MTB but also don't have any worries with cars. (Video coming soon )

 

[OskarTennisChampion]

MTB will always be my first love,no doubts.
But I have been hankering after a vintage Holdsworth for a few months now,as there are far too many (well maintained) moors and farm roads round my way to conquer .
But yes,there have been times when I have looked out (2 weeks ago),and felt quite reluctant to go out into the crap weather,but did so anyway.
Once I get to the trails though,rain or cold,I have really enjoyed it.
You come back muddy as hell and thoroughly satisfied.Great feeling.
I end up doing more than usual,because it's what MTB'ing is all about.

 

[Levo-Lon]

I know what you mean ..

 

[Cubist]

MTB will always be my first love,no doubts.
But I have been hankering after a vintage Holdsworth for a few months now,as there are far too many (well maintained) moors and farm roads round my way to conquer .
But yes,there have been times when I have looked out (2 weeks ago),and felt quite reluctant to go out into the crap weather,but did so anyway.
Once I get to the trails though,rain or cold,I have really enjoyed it.
You come back muddy as hell and thoroughly satisfied.Great feeling.
I end up doing more than usual,because it's what MTB'ing is all about.

Putting g your kit on and venturing out to start with is the hardest bit.

Even in truly atrocious conditions I've never regretted a ride out......even if it means stripping off in the garage and passing my kit through to the washing machine which is by the back door.

 

[Doobiesis]

Putting g your kit on and venturing out to start with is the hardest bit.

Even in truly atrocious conditions I've never regretted a ride out......even if it means stripping off in the garage and passing my kit through to the washing machine which is by the back door.

The sign of a true MTBer!

 

[Ciar]

Nope but those blooming trees and big rocks jump out at you

don't forget the hidden roots and hitting them at the wrong angle, oh what fun ;-)

 

[Levo-Lon]

Dont forget the cafe stop to discuss the mud..love it

 

[ShooglyDougie]

Dont forget the cafe stop to discuss the mud..love it View attachment 119113

Love mud, mix it with a wee bit of snow, even better.