Originally Posted by
Lamabb
When I think about going mountain biking, I get pumped and ready to jump on the bike and start pedaling. But then I think about having to drive there and get discouraged. I just don't feel like putting the bike in the car and driving to the trails, which aren't very close.
I totally get you. I don't like to drive very far to ride either. I'm lucky to have one decent trail that's about a 15-minute drive away. There is also double-track in the area.
50 minutes drive away are some drop-dead excellent mountain-bike trails. I love to ride them, but can't justify the drive unless I've got other errands to run, or I have all day to burn.
Many evenings I'll just piece together a mishmash of pavement + dirt road + bits of "social" ATV trail + bits of snowmobile trail + bits of doubletrack. I've a Salsa Fargo that's perfect for rides like that.