Bedford, Nova Scotia, Canada

Yes, no problem, although they are usually heavier than a road bike, so a little slower in general. You will find the ride improved by fitting slick (road) tires on your mountain bike however. Another area that would benefit you is to buy some pedals that you clip in to. We can offer advice here if need be. Mountain bikes are not permitted in our club road rides for safety reasons. The handlebars are wider and increase the risk of crashing while riding in a group.