We know there are many different ways of classifying our riding ability - sometimes it even depends on the day! But this guide below will give you an idea of how we classify our programs. If you have any questions about which class or level to book, please get in touch with us!

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VERY-NEW

• You have ridden a bike before, but...

• You are brand-new to mountain biking or have never mountain biked before

• You have never ridden a bike offroad

• You might not have been on a bike in years

• You want to get your wheels offroad and have some fun

 

BEGINNER

• You have ridden on dirt or gravel trails at least a few times

• You may be riding some simple Green (beginner) MTB trails

• You have never had any skills coaching before and want to build fundamental MTB skills

• You want to build confidence and have fun!

• You may have done a different discipline of bike riding previously, like Road, Gravel or Rail Trail

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PRE-INTERMEDIATE

• You have attended a Beginner MTB skills session/course and ride regularly, or...

• You have been riding for a while but...
  - You haven't had any formal skills coaching
  - You have picked up some bad habits you want to correct

• You are feeling confident on Green (Beginner) trails

• You are riding some Blue (Intermediate) trails but find them challenging

• You want to take the next step to continue progressing your riding

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INTERMEDIATE​

• You have attended a Pre-Intermediate skills session and ride regularly, or...

• You regularly ride Blue (intermediate) trails

• You are comfortable riding a variety of Blue trails and different terrains

• You understand and can demonstrate correct body position & braking techniques

• You are confident with your basic skills and want to start adding more techniques to your skillset

• You want to build skills to start riding more technical terrain

• Advanced Intermediates may be starting to ride Black trails

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ADVANCED​

• You are confident riding most Black trails

• You are starting to ride more difficult Black trails

• You are confident riding a variety of trails and terrains

• You can perform a wide range of skills but your consistency needs improvement

• You can identify areas within your riding that require improvement

• You want to dial your skills on specific features, terrain, or techniques

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AIR TIME​

​Feel like you're reading to start jumping? Make sure you can check off these skills before you go: ​

• Bunny hops

• Front-wheel lifts

• Understanding and consistent application of Ready and Neutral body positions

• Confident riding a variety of terrain, including Blue trails