I guess, if they're talking about you being a dirt herder now. But a big engine overcomes a lot of skill deficit. Still pretty funny to see you as most improved, like they'd not noticed what you'd been doing the last few years. :D
It does and it doesbt. Simple terrain like at Italy divide is fine, but proper mtb at ht550 and anytime we came to technical stuff I was going backwards fast! It was humbling.
I think it's fair. Off road is completly different. It's like a top track rider traing to win a CX race.