New to MTB and this forum

[Axlenuts]

Hey All,

My name is Nelson, currently working at a bicycle shop in Jersey City "Grove Street Bicycles" come by and say hi. Currently I'm racing road and cyclocross and recently I've been thinking about doing some mtbing, riding and racing. A friend of mine told me about this forum so I decided to give this place a shot before blindly jumping into it. Not sure of what type of mtbing to do (types of races etc), where to do it or even what mtb to get? So far all I know is that I want a hardtail. Any tips or suggestions would greatly be appreciated.

until I get a mtb I might have to hit these trails on a cross bike, see you out there!

Thanks!

 

[pooriggy]

Learn by doing. Here is a trail directory.
directory.http://www.mtbnj.com/wiki/Category:Trail_Directory

The tech trails are up north, they have more rocks. Allaire, 6 mile, Hartshorne,clayton are beginner friendly. Waywayanda, Jungle, Allamuchy, Ringwood/ramapo are harder, but also more fun.

 

[mike_243]

Welcome aboard, it all depends on what you want to ride/race what pooriggy said is pretty dead on. Check out the rides section and try each park to see where your comfort level is... mostly have fun.

 

[Juggernaut]

Welcome 🙂

 

[Patrick]

Howdy!

 

[walter]

H, e-l-l-o, everybody says hello

6 Mile Run and Allaire are both cyclocross bike friendly.

 

[shapeshifter7]

Welcome aboard

welcome nelson
i ve notice people using cyclocross bike over at 6 mile run. I guess you could do that and go from there. Maybe check out what other people are riding

 

[mattybfat]

You have to like rocks first and foremost. When you had enough of the rocks you then bring some to allaire they need some. Welcome!!!

 

[MannyL358]

Welcome aboard Nelson! Once you get your wheels check out the local race series.

http://www.h2hrace.com/schedule