Ok, need some suggestions folks. My brother in law is in town, and wants to do one more ride before he leaves on Sunday.
He's a strong guy, but way lacking in cardio, doesn't EVER mountain bike, or any kind of bike.
Earlier this week I took him to Santa Teresa and did the Bernal Hill, Joice, and vista loop, loop from the main parking lot, then a quick up and back on Fortini trail. Took us about an hour, he had to walk a couple of the steeper spots, and the man who never naps was out cold when we got home, lol. It's all fire-road so he didn't seem to have any problems with the terrain.
So, with the above in mind, I was hoping to change up the scenery for him and hit some wooded trails, maybe a little single track. I just don't want to put him in any situations that could put him in the hospital the day before he gets on the plane. And want to keep it to an hour ride(slow/moderate pace).
Any suggestions?
I was thinking Saratoga Gap, but maybe it's too hilly? dangerous for the inexperienced rider? Or maybe I'm being too cautious?
He's a strong guy, but way lacking in cardio, doesn't EVER mountain bike, or any kind of bike.
Earlier this week I took him to Santa Teresa and did the Bernal Hill, Joice, and vista loop, loop from the main parking lot, then a quick up and back on Fortini trail. Took us about an hour, he had to walk a couple of the steeper spots, and the man who never naps was out cold when we got home, lol. It's all fire-road so he didn't seem to have any problems with the terrain.
So, with the above in mind, I was hoping to change up the scenery for him and hit some wooded trails, maybe a little single track. I just don't want to put him in any situations that could put him in the hospital the day before he gets on the plane. And want to keep it to an hour ride(slow/moderate pace).
Any suggestions?
I was thinking Saratoga Gap, but maybe it's too hilly? dangerous for the inexperienced rider? Or maybe I'm being too cautious?