[QUOTE][QUOTE] However, I'm trying to avoid holding anyone back, as I would feel more of a problem than I do already and no one in here appears to be at my level.[/QUOTE] Oh I don't know about that. I would assume that I'm not alone in not having ridden off road. Well, not since I was 15 and 'owned' a rather illegal puch maxi [1]. I can make progress on road, but have no idea whether I'd be good or crap off tarmac.[/QUOTE] I suppose riding off road is a good excuse for hitting the floor a little bit too often, it sounds like fun. [QUOTE] My pleasure.[/QUOTE] Let me know if/when you're thinking of going and I'll see if I can tag along so that I can make a fool of myself again. [QUOTE] [1] did I really just admit to that?[/QUOTE] I've done far worse.