- for the $$$, you can't go wrong with a Giant...

- and the bikes shown on the site look worthy... you're definitely on track by going this route instead of a box-mart bike...

- i like in an area that sports sandy off-trail conditions w/paved paths... a cyclocross bike is perfect when paired w/700x25s or 28s...

- so for your needs, an all-terrain bike could be the perfect mix?