Quote Originally Posted by Bike Writer View Post
I think you nailed it. Sorry but the wife in this story sounds like a piece of work. 1)she decides the husband needs a bike to exercise 2)wife waltzs selfishly away while friends stay behind and keep husband company because he can't keep up 3)he seriously hurts himself with broken bones and a concussion and all she can think about is scratched paint?

He needs a Dr. and a good divorce lawyer.

+1000!

Several red flags here. I must say though, I shake my head in confusion at people that take newbies straight out to the trail. If he hasn't been on a bike in awhile, they should have done parking lot drills on stopping, steering, bike/body separation, climbing & ascending and front wheel lifts at the very least before getting in the dirt!

Jeni
IMIC certified mtb instructor