Technical Skills & Fitness Levels

We want to ensure you are riding within your ability and fitness levels when booking on one of our single track mountain bike adventures. please refer to the following technical skills & fitness levels rating below. if you need more clarification please contact us so we can make sure you are comfortable with your choice of trip!

 

Technical Skills Level 1-5

LEVEL 1 – Newbie

  • I have never ridden a mountain bike before. It freaks me out.

 

LEVEL 2 – Beginner

  • I have experience riding a mountain bike for at least ten times, I am capable of controlling my bike speed and direction on smooth doubletrack and rolling singletrack trails. I am not comfortable with rocks or roots. I must get off and walk my bike if there is anything technical.

 

LEVEL 3 – Intermediate

  • I have been mountain biking for at least 2 years, I have good general trail riding skills. I can climb and descend under control on moderately steep singletrack with loose rocks. I can ride with mild exposure at times. I enjoy the challenges of a climb, and am in good shape for biking.
  • I can handle moderately technical terrain and obstacles such as small logs and rocky sections, roots and other obstacles

 

LEVEL 4 – Strong Intermediate

  • I Have been mountain biking for over 3 years, and I am confident riding all types of singletrack, and am able to ride small drops and jumps and descend technical steep sections including rocks drops and uneven roots. I Can ride confidently with exposure.
  • I am in good shape for a long ride, long climbs and feel fine to ride over 5-6hrs a day on the bike

 

LEVEL 5 – Advanced

  • I am confident in all aspects of mountain biking. I have been riding for many years.
  • I can handle most technical terrain, include rocky and rooty trails, along with features such as steep drops and small- medium jumps.
  • I rarely – if ever – get off my bike to walk sections except on extremely technical terrain. I am comfortable on most advanced expert trails.
  • I can ride 7 hours + on my mountain bike.

 

Fitness Level 1-5

LEVEL 1 – Not Active

  • You are not that active
  • You cannot ride for more than an hour on flat terrain at a time, and the thought of climbing a hill on a bike is unlikely.
  • You live a fairly sedentary life with little physical activity other than walking.

 

LEVEL 2 – I am working on getting into shape

  • You can handle a 2-hour bike ride on flat terrain at a relaxed pace. Small, short hills are challenging to climb, but manageable.
  • You exercise on average at least 2-3 hours per week (including riding/being active).

 

LEVEL 3 – I am in relatively good shape

  • You are capable of riding 3-4 hours a day with several breaks.
  • You enjoy a climb, but have to stop several times to catch your breath but you are up for the challenge and you feel strong. You consider yourself in relatively good shape.
  • You exercise on average 4-5 hours per week

 

LEVEL 4 – I am in great shape

  • You can ride 4-5 hours a day at a moderate pace with some short breaks, over a few days.
  • You are capable of climbing over 500 vertical metres in a day.
  • You exercise on average 5-6 hours per week

 

LEVEL 5 – I am a super fit machine

  • You can ride up to 7 hours a day at a fast and steady pace over several days.
  • You have little trouble climbing 1,000 vertical metres (3,280 ft.) in a day on steep terrain.
  • You exercise on average over 8-10 hours per week, I train a lot.