howdy eh. moved here in the spring from the Comox Valley. looking for occasional riding partners for local dual sport rides to the usual areas. the bike: 2011 Husaberg 390 plated. the rider: 48, reasonably fit, avid mtn biker who started riding a motorbike 2 yrs ago. rode with some very good riders on the Island, lots of technical difficult (wet, rooty rocky and slippery) terrain. looking forward to mellower rides and if i never have to deadlift the Berg off of wet slippery mountainsides 4 or 5 times per ride, i would not mind at all. the lanky old back is looking forward to less drama and less trauma. i don't ride terribly fast and i'm not comfortable on long highway stretches (though i have balanced my wheels) but i will ride highway to get to the local riding areas. i'd be happy to join an individual or small group for some local ride. cheers, James