Thanks for setting up those threads, Eire, for mtn biking routes and discussion. It is exactly what I've been wanting to know! Looking forward to checking them out, and adding a few of my own eventually...

Now that I'm back from mtn biking camp, I'd love to hit the trails here. PTKate, I like the idea of this Thursday afternoon (Nov 1st). The weather looks great - sunny and dry, at least that's what they say now...

I can meet any time noon or later. Since I probably have the most flexibility and don't know any of the trails here yet, I'll leave it to one of you to specify the exact time and place to meet, if that day still works for you.

Oh, and I should point out that I am a "frau" as well , and still a newbie MTB'er ... Things are a bit easier after my MTB camp, but I'm still a roadie getting used to what the knobby tires and suspension can do. But no worries, I can hike with my bike quite quickly if it's too technical (believe me, I've had lots of practice!).