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Your technical and physical abilities
Required levels
Technical level 1
You’ve been mountain biking regularly and for about a year now. You’re able to control your speed and trajectory through forest paths and flowing singletrack trails. You’d be up for riding more often, or even taking a lesson, to prepare for your trip.
Physical level 1
You exercise regularly. You would be able to ride 3 to 4 hours per day, at a regular pace, for 2 to 4 consecutive days.
TEchnical level 2
You’ve been mountain biking for two or more years. You can go up and down on gentle singletrack trails and over rocks and tree roots. On steep, flowing singletrack trails, you can master your bike with no problems. From time to time, you can ride on slightly exposed paths. You know your limits, and when to get off the bike and walk through a difficult section. You’d be up for riding more often, or even taking a lesson, to prepare for your trip.
Physical level 2
You exercise 2 to 3 times a week for at least 30 minutes. You feel comfortable during demanding workouts that include anaerobic intervals. You can ride for 4 to 6 hours a day for 4 to 6 consecutive days and have no problem pushing and walking with your bike over long sections.
TEchnical level 3
You’ve been mountain biking for at least three years and you’re confident on all types of singletrack trails. You’re able to do small jumps and descend on rocky and rooty technical sections. You don’t have any problems riding on exposed paths. You clearly know when it’s time to get off your bike and walk through a difficult section.
Physical level 3
You exercise 3 to 4 times a week for 40 minutes or more. You feel good during demanding workouts with long anaerobic intervals. You can tackle long climbs and ride for over 6 hours a day for more than 4 to 6 consecutive days, including sections of bike carrying.
TEchnical level 4
You’ve got over 5 years experience in mountain biking. You can ride on technical singletrack trails with jumps and extremely narrow sections. You’re confident on all types of terrain, even when it’s exposed. You clearly know when it’s time to get off your bike and walk through a difficult section.
Physical level 4
You workout at least 5 times a week, for 40 minutes or longer each time. You’re comfortable with long periods of high-intensity training, for 5 or more consecutive days. Perhaps you’re training for another sporting event.
