Married for 37 years and my wife rides with me, both on and off road. 20 years ago, when we lived in northeast MD, we mainly rode trails, mtn.bike trails from mild to wild, and rail-trails in MD. and southeastern PA, didn't own road bikes. Bought road bikes after moving, as no great number of off-road trails, and ones that do exist are a bit of a drive. Thought about moving back, but not in the cards.