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Hi, I'm looking for a group to put my teenage step-daughter in. She's desperate to get in to mountain biking, and I want someone else to teach her ;P Also, the camaraderie would be fun for her! Any ideas?

wow! looks like we all have sporty kiddies Thanks for all the advice..I'll try taking her out to one of the easier places mentioned this weekend or next. I'm just now posting a new thread in a search for kids' MTB groups..maybe you guys can follow me over there!

hi guys, My girlfriend's 14 year old daughter (who happens to be a serious athlete) has been pestering me to take her out. How do I teach a kid (who doesn't even have the right bike) how to mountain bike without killing her?

i guess it is good to describe myself and my riding! i'm 6' tall, 220lb, pretty strong. i do all different kinds of riding, so i need a bike that can handle tough mountains and downhill too. so far, i'm pretty happy with my 29, so maybe i'll take the advice not to switch it out.

i know it's stupid, but i'm looking for feedback..29 or 27,5? i'll eventually buy a new bike, and i've gotten used to 29.

Boss was feeling generous.. Anyone have a suggestion for a fun new mtb toy?

I'm dying to see this video Thanks for all the helpful posts! I asked on another forum and all I got was a bunch of arrogant jerks writing insults. I picked out all the rocks and followed some of the various bits of advice you gave...damnnnn this thing hurts. Still can't bend it 4 days later. Oh well. I think staaldruppels must be caulderizing powder in english! awesome idea. I used to use it when I worked at a veterinarian's ages ago. and...why would i take pictures of a nasty bloody knee? just asking for advice. you seriously want evidence? geeks.

you should see what I did to my go****mn knee today... bloody and full of rocks...anyone have a magic cure?

thank you!!

thanks! some good advice, some jerks

I'm glad I didn't see any of the "disappearing posts". I can only guess what they were, since I've seen what the name "Israel" can do to small-minded fools who can't stop themselves from being assholes in public. I can't imagine being Israeli or Jewish and having to live in fear of people's reactions every single goddamn time I say who I am. I posted this event for an Italian friend who's working on it, and I plan on going if I can scrape the money together. I hope a few other open-minded adventurers will join. Last year it was awesome.

if i find a club i like i hope to join! i can't always motivate myself to go out alone.

Where can I find lists of local amateur MTB teams/training squads? Specifically Germany, but I move countries every few years.

http://www.epicisrael.org.il/en HOT Epic Israel, a 3 day MTB stage race, designated for mountain bike riders that love the hours on the saddle, the spectacular views of nature and challenged by the long routs. The race routs' change from year to year to give the rider a challenging, versatile and balanced route, usually between 75 to 110 km per day and the big challenge is to finish and within the time limit. Additionally Hot Epic Israel offers a one day marathon in 3 distances – short, medium and long. This exciting one day marathon event occurs on the last day of the 3 day tour and combined with the new "finishers", their families and supporters, bring Hot Epic Israel to its peak joy and rewarding moments. The race village, in which the competitors will stay for the 3 days is located in kibbutz Dalia (2015). It has all the facilities for both the basic and luxurious needs of the riders during the 3 day event. The race is FULL BOARD; the registration package includes full nutrition support – meals off the bike together with professional race nutrition package. The race village offers several accommodation options so every rider can chose the one that is right for him. HOT Epic Israel is a memorial event for Giora Tsachor who died in an accident during one of his morning rides. Giora's heritage of completing successfully and professionally unique challenges and targets combined with love for nature and Israel, is embodied in the event and its unique character HOT Epic Israel is committed to provide a full support to participants from registration all the way through finish line, to assist with the preparation to this unique challenge and to create optimal conditions for registered riders to finish as proud "finishers". Gal Tsachor the founder of HOT Epic Israel invites you to be a part of this unique and ground breaking event in Israel and to enjoy Israel - the beautiful nature and people, through mountain bike cycling. Hot Epic Israel dates are 8-10 of October 2015. Registration open: 7/2/15 – 30/5/15 Hot Epic Israel team is happy to assist in any matter: contact@epicisrael.org.il Happy and safe riding season for all.

so..full or hardtail?