Skill and Fitness Levels

Terrain – On mellow trails and at a steady pace, you feel comfortable tackling singletrack that may include tight trees, muddy sections, loose rocks, and sand.

Obstacles – You can confidently roll over small features (a few inches high) such as roots, rocks, and minor drops, but you generally keep both wheels on the ground.

Bike Parks – If you’ve been to a bike park, you handle Green and Blue trails with ease and are willing to try Red trails. You roll obstacles smoothly but still prefer to keep both wheels on the ground.

Bike Skills – You’re confident applying these fundamental bike handling techniques on a variety of singletrack:

• Shifting – You look ahead and shift in response to the terrain.
• Descending – You descend confidently in a standing position, holding the pedals level and maintaining balance.
• Speed Control and Braking – You use momentum to climb rolling terrain and are comfortable using both your front and back brakes when required.

Terrain – You comfortably ride a variety of singletrack (tight trees, mud, loose rocks, sand) and are willing to tackle more challenging sections.

Obstacles – You can perform front and rear wheel lifts to get over bigger obstacles (up to about 6 inches) when they’re not rollable.

Bike Parks – You’re at ease on Blue and Red trails.

Bike Skills – You’re confident applying these bike handling techniques on a variety of singletrack:

• Shifting – You shift smoothly and frequently to maintain flow.
• Descending – You descend confidently in a standing position, holding the pedals level and maintaining balance. You feel comfortable with speed and letting off the brakes when you can see a clear line.
• Speed Control and Braking – You use momentum to climb rolling terrain and are comfortable using both your front and back brakes when required.
• Cornering – You understand effective cornering technique but still see room for improvement in timing and coordination.

Terrain – You can ride tight trees, mud, loose rocks, and sand on challenging trails with minimal braking.

Obstacles – You often hop over features that others might just roll. You’re confident lifting front and rear wheels over obstacles.

Bike Parks – You handle Blue and Red trails and are open to trying Black trails.

Bike Skills – You’re confident applying these bike handling techniques on a variety of singletrack:

• Shifting – You shift smoothly and frequently to maintain flow.
• Climbing – Technical roots, rocks and switchbacks are generally no problem for you.
• Descending – You brake sparingly and enjoy taking small jumps off rocks and roots.
• Speed Control and Braking – You manage front and rear brakes independently as needed.
• Cornering – You have solid timing and coordination riding all types of berms, comfortably leaning the bike and exiting with speed.

Terrain – You handle tight trees, mud, loose rocks, and sand in steep, aggressive terrain with minimal braking and without needing to dismount.

Obstacles – You seek out obstacles and drops for fun, effortlessly hopping or jumping them.

Bike Parks – You’re confident on Blue, Red and Black runs.

Bike Skills – You’re confident applying these bike handling techniques on a variety of single-track:

• Shifting – You shift smoothly and frequently to maintain flow.
• Climbing – Technical roots, rocks and switchbacks are no issue for you.
• Descending – You send it off anything you can find!
• Speed Control and Braking – You understand ratio braking and when to apply each brake.
• Cornering – You have dialled in timing and coordination on all berms and switchbacks, exiting with speed.