We tried indoor climbing together recently for the first time. She climbed twice as many walls as me so don't feel sorry for her. Her next ride will be early 2024 though.😁

She started off nervous but gained confidence quite quickly.

I am well aware of that.

I think she is the only woman who could possibly cope with living with me.

@Best Day Ever MTB actually appreciate the video as I was a bit put off by four40 as the trails just a bit more than what I would be able to cope with. Think it's given me enough motivation to get down to woodhill tomorrow at least!

@@l33t1ee7 It is all about baby steps but bike parks are great if you are not super fit as it is all down hill. Some skill is required as shown in the video.

Thanks for that. I wish she would ride more often.

Thanks Megan. Tried to balance the video with support for my wife with a bit of my cheekiness.

Thanks for that.

It is a cool bike. Carbon rims, bars and frame. I had one myself for awhile and loved it.

Very tough lady. Never DNF any event always keeps going even if things go badly.

Thanks Shelley, glad you liked it. I think my wife looks good in lycra as well but you know my sense of humour. 😁

My wife is really not interested. I bought her that bike which is all carbon thinking she would fall in love with it but that didn't happen. She is happy doing her thing and I do mine.

It is just not going to happen. My wife trains every day of the week with running cycling and swimming. We road ride together sometimes but mtb just takes up too much time.

I hope it does help. I know many people are intimidating by bike parks with shuttles which is why I made the video.

I think she would improve quite quickly but it is not really her thing.

@@bestdayevermtb2 Sounds like a challenge for your persuasive skills 🙂As per usual another enjoyable video.

I was very careful to make sure she didn't come off the bike. I wanted it to be a fun day out for us both.

She could have been great at it but it is not her thing. Just like doing triathlons will never be my thing.

Thanks Phill. Glad she didn't crash as that wouldn't have gone well for me.

Yes she is Scotish. Hoping to ride back over there when Covid allows.

She did make great progress during the day. I am convinced she could have been a great mountain biker if only she rode a mtb bike. When she came to NZ she had swimming lesson, now she does 10km plus open water races. She didn't do any exercise when I met her now she gets on the podium in triathlons and marathons. If only she had the same passion for mountain bikes.

Happy bday sis. Maybe you could ride with J if you ever get back to NZ.

We have talked about a conversion kit like you have.

@@bestdayevermtb2 Happy to help out with a conversion anytime.

I know Jacqueline could be very good at mountain biking as she is quite gutsy but sadly we seem to do it so infrequently. We both love bikes just she loves the road and I love the dirt.

We go for a ride once every two years. She did do a lap from the top of Whistler once. Longest run down ever.

You should give it a go. 440 is great fun and the staff are very helpful.

Haha one of my friends suffers from what she calls trail tourettes , it's hilarious.

Sorry we don't allow roadies on this channel. I have seen your lycra outfits and I am not sure I would go there.

The funny thing is I often think about getting lessons myself as I lack a lot of specific skills. Will leave coaching to the experts.

You don't want to see that.

They can be a challenge especially e bikes.

Her next mtb ride is due early 2024 🤣🤣🤣

Will work on the shout out. Glad you liked the video.

I give instructions but my wife very rarely listens to me.😂

@@bestdayevermtb2 Sorry did you say something...

25 years and not one slap. My wife luckily has a sense of humour and knows it is just a bit of banter for a video.😁

Lycra clad lads... They're the ones that travel convoy on the road and pay no attention to the drivers behind... I'm a cyclist an I hate em... (Ever notice they avoid eye contact at all cost when travelling toward you.. to the point where you can stare at them and see beads of sweat brewing as they try to hold the 1000 yard stare...)

Did you watch the video? I showed how amazing an athlete she was and all her achievements and how proud I was of her. I have a strange sense of humour which if you are a regular to the channel you will understand.

The world would be a sad place if we couldn't have a laugh!

@@mareemccandlish2245 Thanks Maree. Some people take everything so seriously. I showed my wife the comment and she had a good laugh.