When John and Cari moved from Los Angeles to Santa Fe, New Mexico, in early 2020, right before a global pandemic set in, a world of endless mountain bike trails from beginner to expert was suddenly in their new backyard. This prompted John to buy Cari, at 43 years old, a Revel Ranger full-suspension mountain bike, which she’s been riding for the past five years.
Yet this journey wasn’t as smooth as the Ranger’s balanced riding demeanor. It took Cari a few years to feel confident and comfortable riding. Read on to learn how these two navigated riding mountain bikes together and for some tips on how you can encourage your partner to get into the sport.