But I have also been on my bike - some good options here in Charlottesville

https://www.trailforks.com/region/heyward-community-forest/

https://www.trailforks.com/region/biscuit-run-county-park/

That's pretty good. I hike more than bike.

snapdragon wrote:

eye try to ride across the country before turkey day...about 20 miles at a time...took 160 rides last year...29er full squish pivot switchblade...how bout yewins...yew!

Hiking and biking all good for the legs. I do bike a lot from mid April to about June.  But I like to swim in the "off season" - it sort of works the muscles all over; keeps things in check.

 Mountain biking (IMO) is the best off season training option.  Similar muscle groups and 100% similar sport as far as picking a line, seeing down the trail ahead of you, etc.

I do like to mix in running and lifting and think everyone should have other pursuits.

But as far as 1 for 1 best off season thing to do to keep in skiing shape, for me it's mountain biking.

Switchblade is a great bike too.  

snapdragon wrote:

eye try to ride across the country before turkey day...about 20 miles at a time...took 160 rides last year...29er full squish pivot switchblade...how bout yewins...yew!