Terrain - Physicality

Physicality 1

Rolling hills at a steady pace, taking breaks as needed.

Physicality 2

Hilly terrain with some steep climbs of shorter length over smooth terrain.

Physicality 3

Hilly terrain with some steep climbs over smooth ground.

Physicality 4

Mountainous terrain with steep climbs over rough ground.

Fitness 5

Mountainous terrain with steep climbs over rough ground, including significant sections where you will have to carry your bike.

Terrain - Technicality

Technicality 1

No mountain biking experience required (although must be able to ride a bike).

Technicality 2

Gravel tracks, loose stones and bedrock. Relatively smooth, although does involve some lumpy rocks. Single-track trails where two cyclists would not be able to ride side by side.

Technicality 3

Moderately rough sections, and shorter sections with loose rocks, tree roots or wet soil/leaves. Ledges of up to one foot (lower then axle height) that can be rolled over (wheels not required to leave the ground).

Technicality 4

Rough sections, and sections with a combination of loose rocks, tree roots and wet soil/leaves. Ledges of up to two foot that can be rolled off/over (wheels not required to leave the ground). Sections of moderate steepness requiring good brake control.

Technicality 5

Combination of very rough and loose. Exposed sections requiring accurate bike control. Sustained steep and loose sections requiring accurate braking to control speed.