You have been riding a mountain bike consistently for one or more years and are capable of controlling bike speed and direction on fire roads and rolling singletrack. You would embrace more riding time and would consider taking a lesson or enrolling in a program to help prepare for the tour.
NB: When booking a private tour, the ride plan can be adjusted to accommodate novice riders.
You have been mountain biking consistently for two or more years, can climb and descend under control on moderately steep singletrack with loose rocks and/or roots. You get out for a ride one or more times per week and are comfortable at a moderate sustained pace. You know when to walk a section that might be too difficult. You would embrace more riding time to train and consider taking a lesson or enrolling in a program to help prepare for the tour.
You have been mountain biking for three or more years and are confident riding all types of singletrack in all conditions e.g. muddy, dry, loose, rock slabs, etc. You are able to ride small drops and jumps and descend technical steep sections including rock and uneven roots as well ride at a reasonable pace for several hours and over multiple days. You can ride confidently with some exposure. You know when to walk a section that might be too difficult.
You have been mountain biking consistently for five years or more and can ride technical trails including steep sections, small jumps, small drops (one-two feet) and elevated North Shore-type sections. You can ride switchbacks confidently, rock gardens and sections with exposure. You know when to walk a section that might be too difficult.
You eat, sleep and drink all things mountain biking and have been a riding for over a decade. You ride four or more times a week in all weather and can ride all day long in challenging conditions. You can handle most any type of terrain and can handle hike-a-bike sections and navigate truly technical sections. You know when to walk a section that might be too difficult.