Quote Originally Posted by Brandi View Post
I would not have taken a new rider on anything but a fire road for sure. My friend went on a long mountain bike trip with us and she was supposed to train for a year prior and she didn't. The 7 days we were out in the middle of nowhere almost did her in.
Ah. So perhaps a family tendency to skip the build up or training?

I admire people who jump in with both feet to a project but even with my bike handling skills I would start slow on a mtb. Then again some do not know how to formulate a training plan, where to start and how to build skills.

Invite them to TE! We've got some expertise here.