New to MTN Biking and this Site

[HydieHO]

I'm a roadie (please don't boo and hiss) who just bought a mountain bike and have hit dirt only a few times so far. I'm a total newbie who doesn't know jack, but I'm willing to try it out. I've also only ever ridden on the Tarzana fire roads. I'm going to lurk around here a bit as it seems a cool place to check out.

[BrewMaster]

Welcome. There are a lot of great people on this site who will be happy to teach you about MTB. There is a good crew up in your area.

[HydieHO]

Thanks, BM.

Yes, I find that those who love to mtn bike love to share and I'm all over that! A sweet guy took me down a singletrack this past weekend. I didn't make it far without falling and had to walk most of it, but I really appreciated his attempt to get me down it. I have a lot to learn!

[BrewMaster]

Women riding solo tend to get a lot of attention from male MTB'ers. My wife meets so many more people when she rides by herself than when she rides with me...

Stay safe out there.

[HydieHO]

I don't ride solo! I'm too scared to do that, honestly.

[Blue Rat]

from Murrieta. Hope to hear more about your adventures. Have fun and be careful. A word of wisdom, don't let anyone get you in over your head as you're learning the "off road techniques." It seems like we've had a bunch of serious injuries as of late.

[strobelite]

try chatsworth park, at the verry end of devonshire. lots of confidence and skill building stuff there.

[tkblazer]

i like riding out in chesebro out in agoura hills when i'm out that way... there are some fun singletrack and fireroads that are not too extreme that a newbie won't have a hard time out there.. it can get hot out there tho... wait you're from the valley so you're used to it by now...

[HydieHO]

Originally Posted by Blue Rat

Have fun and be careful. A word of wisdom, don't let anyone get you in over your head as your learning the "off road techniques." It seems like we've had a bunch of serious injuries as of late.

funny you say that. I tried my first single track and just walked when I had too. The man who took me down it is very experienced and was very patient. I think he thought I could handle it when in fact, I couldn't for sure! So, for some time going forward, I'm sticking to fire roads and easier trails.

Originally Posted by strobelite

try chatsworth park, at the verry end of devonshire. lots of confidence and skill building stuff there.

Originally Posted by tkblazer

i like riding out in chesebro .. it can get hot out there tho... wait you're from the valley so you're used to it by now...

I'll check both out. As for heat...yeah, I'm very use to it and I hate it! I typically try to ride early.

[abuck55]

Welcome from Chino Hills!!!

[looney662]

[Happy_Gilmore]

[dirtyjeff]

[ehansen007]

You're screwed. Be ready for the obsession!

[SnglTrckMnd]

[Butcher]

Welcome from Silverado Canyon.

[HydieHO]

Thanks for the sweet welcome! You guys ARE super nice.

As for an obsession - I'm already hooked on cycling in general. This is just another way to get a "fix."

[mtbgurl26]

[northshore]

[TrojanInsomniac]

from Brentwood!