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Old 09-02-07 | 07:39 AM
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What is the differnce between these two?

Cross Country Ridding "XC"

Trail Riding


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Old 09-02-07 | 07:45 AM
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XC is specific, the trails arent as abusive to the bike, but instead the rider (long races)

trail riding is riding on a trail, may it be north shore trails, XC trails, etc.
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Old 09-02-07 | 08:28 AM
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Trail means that you might need some skill to overcome the terrain while cross country terrain tends to be more smooth then trails
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Old 09-02-07 | 05:37 PM
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Originally Posted by KiaTia
What is the differnce between these two?

Cross Country Ridding "XC"

Trail Riding
It can depend on where you live/ride and who you talk to.

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Originally Posted by never
It can depends on where you live/ride and who you talk to.
thats true, although in general, "XC trail" is more aggressive (meaning terrain and therefore bike) than just "XC"
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Old 09-02-07 | 06:00 PM
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Gee, and I thought when one rode on a trail in the country, from one point to another, or even back to the original point, that it was called cross country.
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Old 09-02-07 | 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by BenLi
thats true, although in general, "XC trail" is more aggressive (meaning terrain and therefore bike) than just "XC"
It can depend on where you live/ride and who you talk to.
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