I will be in the quad cities on business for a couple months (April - May).

I recently purchased a mountain bike and I am planning on bringing it with me.

After reading up on the trails on the site, I had a couple of questions I was hoping some of you could help me out with!

Are the trails safe for beginners?
Are there usually other people around/help available in case of emergencies?
Are there any tips you would give someone just starting out?
and most importantly
Are there good places to hang out and drink/socialize in the area?

Thanks!