don't worry about the snobby roadies! just get out there and ride! that's what's it's all about!

when i first got my mtb.... i rode it on the road.. now granted... i was miserable because it was slower (being used to the roadie).... i made it fun for me by going on the side of the roads... in the dirt! once i did that... i was having a blast! on that particular ride... hubby even called to tell me to check out the sky and head home or i was gonna get wet... well... i was having so much fun bombing around the sides of the road.... i told him i didn't care if i got wet (it was the middle of summer and hot anyways!)

if you want to ride your mtb bike on the road... you GO FOR IT! you're out... you're peddling... you're getting exercise... and you are having fun.... THAT's what counts!