...coming from Santa Barbara, CA.

We moved out to the "country" (at least everyone says it is, I didn't think so lol. We live between Dallas, OR and Grand Ronde, OR.

I haven't began to consider riding here due to the weather (weather weinie and it's always wet *gasp*). We also live on a two lane road with lots of logging trucks, the idea of riding next to them scares the bejesus out of me.

My option is to 1) take a road bike somewhere to ride it or 2) use a mountain bike on the BLM roads.

I do have the option of either since I don't have a bike currently (lost house in in the wildfires and are just getting set back up). I haven't ridden in quite awhile and have just began training on a Spinning bike.

My question(s) are

1) Road or mountain? (never done mountain biking before).

2) What type of gear would I need for the weather?

3) Any tips of suggestions (places to ride, eat, play )

Thanks!!!