Quote Originally Posted by north woods gal View Post
As for the mud thing, well, it's all part of the mountain bike image, I suppose. As they say, a clean mountain bike is a mountain bike that is not being used.
True, but there is such a thing as riding in dry areas! That's for me. I think the younger MTBers like to get as muddy as they possibly can as this shows how hard they rode, or some such. I am certainly not in that subculture, and I have nothing to prove. I think anyone 50+ who is on a MTB should be commended anyway. We are certainly in a distinct minority.

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PS Really enjoying your blogs!
Thank you! It's nice when someone besides my mom reads 'em!