Quote Originally Posted by Aggie_Ama View Post
But once you get a grip on the basic skills you will likely not fall.
Oh I dunno, seems like a mud treatment is in order on my rides.

Catrin, maybe you can schedule a private lesson and rent a bike? Your LBS may have several test mtbs that you can borrow for a trail ride to determine which kind you like. Also....there are other places to ride your mtb besides the trail. Gravel roads can provide a great workout with fewer obstacles to negotiate. Gravel grinder rides are becoming more and more popular and several bike manufacturers are developing mtbs for that very purpose. Salsa developed the Vaya and Fargo to meet the demand.