I really love my road bike. But I have thought about how it might be cool to try trail riding, something more off road. I have a nice hybrid bike that lets me ride in town and on some gravel. So that's not what I'm talking about. I'm talking about going out to a lake or some trails.

So I don't really know any trail riders. I know the ideal is go out with some one who is doing it and try it with them.

Also if I were looking at Trek type bikes for this purpose, what do people like.

I am a sturdy but not fast road bike rider. I did 40 miles yesterday. But my son took me on a hike on hiking trails that doubled as bike trails and I couldn't help but think how biking that might be really cool.

So am I strong enough? I'm 58 years old. what questions should I be asking?

And please if this topic is previously hashed out, link me to those threads.