we purchased land in JL to build. VA Creeper and Todd River ride are probably be the two places we will ride off JL property. I'm not certain the recumbent would do well for VA creeper trail, so that was why leaning toward MTB style. He definitely won't be jumping or going super fast, just a more tolerant ride. The recumbent might actually be worse as compression on the lower spin in that position you can't lift yourself up to absorb through your legs...