I do both

Like-
Road ride-don't have to think, just put bike in straight line & go. Very boring at times.

Mtn bike-far away from traffic, no noise, great community, peaceful, tons o fun, keeps you on your toes depending on the trail, great scenery.

Dislikes-
Road-traffic,the bike path design, roadie attitude

Mtn bike-umm..roadies that stand in the middle of singletrack...

Mtn biking's great fun & much more exciting than being on the road. It takes not only physical skill but mental skill as well (duh..) but being at one with the trail is the best feeling .

Is there a local mtb club near you? Can you talk to a bike shop about trialling a bike? Also, what about posting on a local mtb board that you want to try a bike out if someone is willing to take you out & show you an easy trail?

Come and join the dirt crew