Originally Posted by big john

I ride all over Southern California. Lots of climbing, lots of rocks, sand, ruts,and holes. Don't often ride in tight trees, don't do big jumps, or any jumps really. Always willing to dismount and walk if need be. Don't like "exposure", which is what they call it when a trail is a cliff on one side.
A modern bike really helps but I try to stay within my abilities and not take stupid chances.
I worry as much or more when riding on the road. I've ridden over 180,000 miles on the road bikes.

I rode off-road motorcycles for 10 years and that helped my dirt ability a bit. Actually thinking about getting another motorcycle lately, but I probably won't do it.