I will chip along, 100%... it's just I don't have the Marin ready for riding yet and, currently, I haven't spun any pedals at all for about 10 years..
If I'm still about next year, may be able to arrange a jolly to my Brothers hotel in N.Wales.. he gets quite a few MTB'ers up there (Dolgellau), it's geared up for cyclists and motorcyclists... group discount anyone??