u/CanadianGuitar

Hey folks,
Just getting back into biking after over a decade without being on a bike. Picked up some new bikes a few weeks back, and after some road/park riding, wanting to get to some easy trails to start.

I've looked at Pena Adobe (outside Vacaville), Rockville Hills (outside Fairfield), and recently looked at Crockett, those all seem like decent enough places to get my tires dirty and back into it.

What are some other places I should check out?

Also might be interested in finding some riding buddies if anyone is in the area.
Thanks

Hey everyone, I'm looking for people who like putting effort into conversations and getting to know each other. I'm the sort of person who will match the other person's vibe.

I currently live in the Bay Area in California, but I was born and raised in Nova Scotia Canada. I had moved to California in the fall of 2015.

I consider myself to be a pretty big nerd and think it's one of my defining qualities. I'm huge into comics, reading every day. My biggest past time is gaming (predominately PC), and I'm also a big movie (I try to watch at least 1 movie a week, and aim for going to the theatre 18+ times a year) and music nut!

Two of my other big interests are hockey, and cars. I'm a San Jose Sharks fan, but I'll watch any game that's on, and follow the league as a whole. The Sharks gave me so much hope this season, but just missed at the end of the season. Macklin Celebrini has been a star though, so that's extremely exciting! Very excited we won the 2nd pick in the draft lottery, the future is teal! With cars I like working on them, and seeing what other people do to modify them and make them unique to them.

I've recently gotten back (getting back) into biking, after not being on one for over a decade. I got myself a new entry level XC MTB and despite it being entry level, it's by far the nicest bike I've ever owned, and I'm excited to get into the gear and start getting out on some adventures.

One other important aspect of my life and who I am is mental/emotional health. I think it's very important we all take time to focus on ourselves and taking care of ourselves in whatever way that is for each person. We're all different and have our own struggles and issues, and everyone has their own way that works for them. I also like to think about the world and my place in it, how it relates to me, and I to it. I think people who have an awareness of introspection are people I tend to gravitate towards and get along the best with.

So with all that said, if anything piques your interest, please send me a chat

Hey everyone, I'm looking for people who like putting effort into conversations and getting to know each other. I'm the sort of person who will match the other person's vibe.

I currently live in the Bay Area in California, but I was born and raised in Nova Scotia Canada. I had moved to California in the fall of 2015.

I consider myself to be a pretty big nerd and think it's one of my defining qualities. I'm huge into comics, reading every day. My biggest past time is gaming (predominately PC), and I'm also a big movie (I try to watch at least 1 movie a week, and aim for going to the theatre 18+ times a year) and music nut!

Two of my other big interests are hockey, and cars. I'm a San Jose Sharks fan, but I'll watch any game that's on, and follow the league as a whole. The Sharks gave me so much hope this season, but just missed at the end of the season. Macklin Celebrini has been a star though, so that's extremely exciting! Very excited we won the 2nd pick in the draft lottery, the future is teal! With cars I like working on them, and seeing what other people do to modify them and make them unique to them.

I've recently gotten back (getting back) into biking, after not being on one for over a decade. I got myself a new entry level XC MTB and despite it being entry level, it's by far the nicest bike I've ever owned, and I'm excited to get into the gear and start getting out on some adventures.

One other important aspect of my life and who I am is mental/emotional health. I think it's very important we all take time to focus on ourselves and taking care of ourselves in whatever way that is for each person. We're all different and have our own struggles and issues, and everyone has their own way that works for them. I also like to think about the world and my place in it, how it relates to me, and I to it. I think people who have an awareness of introspection are people I tend to gravitate towards and get along the best with.

So with all that said, if anything piques your interest, please send me a chat

Hey everyone, I'm looking for people who like putting effort into conversations and getting to know each other. I'm the sort of person who will match the other person's vibe.

I currently live in the Bay Area in California, but I was born and raised in Nova Scotia Canada. I had moved to California in the fall of 2015.

I consider myself to be a pretty big nerd and think it's one of my defining qualities. I'm huge into comics, reading every day. My biggest past time is gaming (predominately PC), and I'm also a big movie (I try to watch at least 1 movie a week, and aim for going to the theatre 18+ times a year) and music nut!

Two of my other big interests are hockey, and cars. I'm a San Jose Sharks fan, but I'll watch any game that's on, and follow the league as a whole. The Sharks gave me so much hope this season, but just missed at the end of the season. Macklin Celebrini has been a star though, so that's extremely exciting! Very excited we won the 2nd pick in the draft lottery, the future is teal! With cars I like working on them, and seeing what other people do to modify them and make them unique to them.

I've recently gotten back (getting back) into biking, after not being on one for over a decade. I got myself a new entry level XC MTB and despite it being entry level, it's by far the nicest bike I've ever owned, and I'm excited to get into the gear and start getting out on some adventures.

One other important aspect of my life and who I am is mental/emotional health. I think it's very important we all take time to focus on ourselves and taking care of ourselves in whatever way that is for each person. We're all different and have our own struggles and issues, and everyone has their own way that works for them. I also like to think about the world and my place in it, how it relates to me, and I to it. I think people who have an awareness of introspection are people I tend to gravitate towards and get along the best with.

So with all that said, if anything piques your interest, please send me a chat

Hey everyone, I'm looking for people who like putting effort into conversations and getting to know each other. I'm the sort of person who will match the other person's vibe.

I currently live in the Bay Area in California, but I was born and raised in Nova Scotia Canada. I had moved to California in the fall of 2015.

I consider myself to be a pretty big nerd and think it's one of my defining qualities. I'm huge into comics, reading every day. My biggest past time is gaming (predominately PC), and I'm also a big movie (I try to watch at least 1 movie a week, and aim for going to the theatre 18+ times a year) and music nut!

Two of my other big interests are hockey, and cars. I'm a San Jose Sharks fan, but I'll watch any game that's on, and follow the league as a whole. The Sharks gave me so much hope this season, but just missed at the end of the season. Macklin Celebrini has been a star though, so that's extremely exciting! With cars I like working on them, and seeing what other people do to modify them and make them unique to them.

I've recently gotten back (getting back) into biking, after not being on one for over a decade. I got myself a new entry level XC MTB and despite it being entry level, it's by far the nicest bike I've ever owned, and I'm excited to get into the gear and start getting out on some adventures.

One other important aspect of my life and who I am is mental/emotional health. I think it's very important we all take time to focus on ourselves and taking care of ourselves in whatever way that is for each person. We're all different and have our own struggles and issues, and everyone has their own way that works for them. I also like to think about the world and my place in it, how it relates to me, and I to it. I think people who have an awareness of introspection are people I tend to gravitate towards and get along the best with.

So with all that said, if anything piques your interest, please send me a chat

Hey everyone, I'm looking for people who like putting effort into conversations and getting to know each other. I'm the sort of person who will match the other person's vibe.

I currently live in the Bay Area in California, but I was born and raised in Nova Scotia Canada. I had moved to California in the fall of 2015.

I consider myself to be a pretty big nerd and think it's one of my defining qualities. I'm huge into comics, reading every day. My biggest past time is gaming (predominately PC), and I'm also a big movie (I try to watch at least 1 movie a week, and aim for going to the theatre 18+ times a year) and music nut!

Two of my other big interests are hockey, and cars. I'm a San Jose Sharks fan, but I'll watch any game that's on, and follow the league as a whole. The Sharks gave me so much hope this season, but just missed at the end of the season. Macklin Celebrini has been a star though, so that's extremely exciting! With cars I like working on them, and seeing what other people do to modify them and make them unique to them.

I've recently gotten back (getting back) into biking, after not being on one for over a decade. I got myself a new entry level XC MTB and despite it being entry level, it's by far the nicest bike I've ever owned, and I'm excited to get into the gear and start getting out on some adventures.

One other important aspect of my life and who I am is mental/emotional health. I think it's very important we all take time to focus on ourselves and taking care of ourselves in whatever way that is for each person. We're all different and have our own struggles and issues, and everyone has their own way that works for them. I also like to think about the world and my place in it, how it relates to me, and I to it. I think people who have an awareness of introspection are people I tend to gravitate towards and get along the best with.

So with all that said, if anything piques your interest, please send me a chat

Hey everyone, I'm looking for people who like putting effort into conversations and getting to know each other. I'm the sort of person who will match the other person's vibe.

I currently live in the Bay Area in California, but I was born and raised in Nova Scotia Canada. I had moved to California in the fall of 2015.

I consider myself to be a pretty big nerd and think it's one of my defining qualities. I'm huge into comics, reading every day. My biggest past time is gaming (predominately PC), and I'm also a big movie (I try to watch at least 1 movie a week, and aim for going to the theatre 18+ times a year) and music nut!

Two of my other big interests are hockey, and cars. I'm a San Jose Sharks fan, but I'll watch any game that's on, and follow the league as a whole. The Sharks gave me so much hope this season, but just missed at the end of the season. Macklin Celebrini has been a star though, so that's extremely exciting! With cars I like working on them, and seeing what other people do to modify them and make them unique to them.

I've recently gotten back (getting back) into biking, after not being on one for over a decade. I got myself a new entry level XC MTB and despite it being entry level, it's by far the nicest bike I've ever owned, and I'm excited to get into the gear and start getting out on some adventures.

One other important aspect of my life and who I am is mental/emotional health. I think it's very important we all take time to focus on ourselves and taking care of ourselves in whatever way that is for each person. We're all different and have our own struggles and issues, and everyone has their own way that works for them. I also like to think about the world and my place in it, how it relates to me, and I to it. I think people who have an awareness of introspection are people I tend to gravitate towards and get along the best with.

So with all that said, if anything piques your interest, please send me a chat

Hey everyone, I'm looking for people who like putting effort into conversations and getting to know each other. I'm the sort of person who will match the other person's vibe.

I currently live in the Bay Area in California, but I was born and raised in Nova Scotia Canada. I had moved to California in the fall of 2015.

I consider myself to be a pretty big nerd and think it's one of my defining qualities. I'm huge into comics, reading every day. My biggest past time is gaming (predominately PC), and I'm also a big movie (I try to watch at least 1 movie a week, and aim for going to the theatre 18+ times a year) and music nut!

Two of my other big interests are hockey, and cars. I'm a San Jose Sharks fan, but I'll watch any game that's on, and follow the league as a whole. The Sharks gave me so much hope this season, but just missed at the end of the season. Macklin Celebrini has been a star though, so that's extremely exciting! With cars I like working on them, and seeing what other people do to modify them and make them unique to them.

I've recently gotten back (getting back) into biking, after not being on one for over a decade. I got myself a new entry level XC MTB and despite it being entry level, it's by far the nicest bike I've ever owned, and I'm excited to get into the gear and start getting out on some adventures.

One other important aspect of my life and who I am is mental/emotional health. I think it's very important we all take time to focus on ourselves and taking care of ourselves in whatever way that is for each person. We're all different and have our own struggles and issues, and everyone has their own way that works for them. I also like to think about the world and my place in it, how it relates to me, and I to it. I think people who have an awareness of introspection are people I tend to gravitate towards and get along the best with.

So with all that said, if anything piques your interest, please send me a chat

Hey all, newer to taking MTB seriously.

How do you determine what tips of grips you want to get? I've looked at a few online that interest me, but how do each of you figure out what you want to get without having the benefit of trying a whole bunch out?
Textures/firmness, size, shape?

It seems to me I don't know what I would want without being able to try it for a few days on the bike.
(Do wear gloves as well for what it's worth)

Edit: Thanks for all the help folks