In general, are off-road bike trails really single track? I am thinking of trying to ride off-road for a change. (But not in the real rugged terrains for real mountain biking). Just wanting to get off the usual paved trails I usually ride. My only concern is that if the off-road trails are mostly single-track, I might hold riders behind me being new and inexperienced off-road. I do have a pretty sturdy mountain bike, by the way, and it will be okay for off-road riding. And I have a resource book for bike trails in my vicinity so I can find and try different trails. Just wondering how other riders might feel if the one in front of them is slow and inexperienced.
2006-10-03 14:14:24 · 11 answers · asked by OnThe36th 5 in Sports ➔ Cycling
Hi, don't worry about it! There will probably be places where you can pull aside & let them pass. Most people on the trails are quite friendly & will appreciate this.
I just got back from riding & busted my visor & dented my helmet on a rock, so that's a good remider to ALWAYS wear a helmet. My thigh did not do so well, I have ice on it right now ;)
Cheers! happy riding
2006-10-03 14:25:56 · answer #1 · answered by renius 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Check out Bicycling.com for trails in your area. Not all off road trails are single track. There is usually a good description of the terrain with a rating for the skill level required to ride it. Get with your local bike shop too. They know all of the good trails. Also join a local off road bike club. They usually have club rides for every skill level.
2006-10-04 14:59:15 · answer #2 · answered by Eddie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dont worry about holding people up! Usually, it won't be a problem. Everybody has been slow at a point in his/her life.
Singletrack is very fun, and you should try it. If you feel concerned about doing it, go to some bike shops and see if they offer novice group rides, or riding clinics. They're a great place to learn off road techniques, know some trails and make new friends!
2006-10-03 23:54:40 · answer #3 · answered by Roberto 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
were not Neanderthals, everyone of us has been the "first time trail riders". If you think you are holding back a line then pull over, the trails are not that narrow. BTW what guy would not want to follow a girl. As long as we have a view of a nice tushy we are happy ;)
Remember to wear a helmet and get proper tires. Happy trails!
2006-10-04 03:25:08 · answer #4 · answered by buddhaboy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Many moons ago there was a sport called cyclocross. This was very generally taking road bikes on nasty trails. Soooo, if you have a beater road bike this is OK but you might get laughed at. You may expect to lose a few tires and tubes as well.
2006-10-06 19:40:39 · answer #5 · answered by bikeworks 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go have fun, and go try some real singletrack trails sometime. We all had to start somewhere!
Just learn to expect an "On your left!" before you get passed. Yes, I said EXPECT! Seems like it's a bit of trail etiquette that has been forgotten by all the damn weekend warriors.
REAL cyclists will give an OYL every time because their cojones exist in the brutal pace they keep instead of how close they can buzz hikers.
2006-10-04 09:25:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm usually pretty easy going about less experienced riders holding back other riders is okay to a point pretty much once you realize your in someones way you should pull to the side to let them by it's kind of a pain in the *** to hold back when you want to get some good speed maybe some nice air...
2006-10-04 15:36:19 · answer #7 · answered by D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most trails are so underpopulated you probably won't run into many other riders and when you do they're usually cool about waiting to get around someone a little slower than they are... some exceptions of course like holiday weekends will bring more people out
2006-10-04 16:32:19 · answer #8 · answered by burnttoast97 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have held people back and been held back. No one has ever been angry with me, nor I with any other rider. Pump up the tires and hit the trail. Have fun and a bit of sympathy for us old guys.
2006-10-03 21:39:49 · answer #9 · answered by gimpalomg 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pick something that isnt congested with people. unless theyr punk kids in back of you, most people wont mind a beginner on the trail. i think that there arent alot of singtrack trails out there. most of them are wide hiking trails.
2006-10-05 09:27:21 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋