I was going to post on the "What kind of MTB do you have?" thread, but I don't have a MTB.
I just had my first off-road experience this weekend, and I was riding a Bianchi Avenue hybrid...![]()
I *LOVED* it. Loved being in the woods, loved how physical it was, loved that I managed not to fall on my head...
My bike held up very well over the harrowing roots and rocks and such-like - there were some places that were a little too 'technical' for me to ride over them, but it was amazing fun, and such a different way to ride for me.
I suspect I am going to leave the roads more often in the future...
So, howdy!