We want you to feel 100% excited and ready for your next trip! Please read the following descriptions carefully. Every trip’s ability rating is the minimum level required.
Fitness
Level 1
I’m moderately active and can ride for an hour or two on flat terrain before getting tired. I am comfortable with a sustained output at a relaxed pace for up to 4 hours a day. After 3 consecutive days I will hit my limit.
Level 2
I exercise up to 3 times a week for 30 minutes or more and lead a healthy lifestyle. I’m comfortable with output at an athletic pace and I can ride for up to 4 hours per day for 4 consecutive days. If needed, I’m comfortable pushing and hiking with the bike.
Level 3
I lead an active and healthy lifestyle. I ride and exercise on a regular basis and I can ride at a moderate pace with some added intensity for 3 to 6 hours a day, 5 days in a row.
Level 4
I am very active, I exercise more than 3 times per week, and I’m comfortable with sustained challenging periods of anaerobic exercise. I go for a ride every chance I get and my days off are generally spent riding big epics. I can ride at a solid pace for 6 or 7 hours a day, up to 6 days in a row.
Level 5
I am a serious training athlete. I eat well and follow a workout or ride schedule that includes 5+ days per week of exercise and riding. I’m comfortable with a sustained challenging pace with long periods of anaerobic exercise for 5+ days in a row.
I can descend technical steep sections, including rock and uneven roots. I’m comfortable riding with exposure and know when to walk a section that might be too difficult.
and I am perfectly comfortable on thin and exposed sections of trail.
