WHAT SKILL LEVEL AM I?
Level 1 – Beginner
Not ready for bike park pistes
Discovering new feelings of balance, speed and direction
Apprehensive of the bikes movements on different surfaces
No or little understanding of how to set up the bike and equipment
Level 2 – Amateur
Able to ride green and some blue pistes
Comfortable riding on flat or light angled rolling terrain
knows the different functions of the gears and brakes
Base knowledge of setting up the bike and equipment for general riding.
Finds it difficult to anticipate upcoming features
No to little experience on drops or jumps
Level 3 – Intermediate
Able to ride green blue and some red pistes.
Comfortable riding trails with small features, small drops, rollable jumps
Can get up rollable obstacles (30cm rock)
Knows the bike set up but may need help with more advanced set up
Level 4 – Advanced
The level enables the rider to ride all pistes (not including jump lines) of any technicality or steepness
Able to ride a large variety of freeride and single track
Works on improving efficiency, speed and fun
Knows how to set up a bike for different terrain
Level 5 – Expert
Able to ride all pistes
Able to ride some parts of bike park jump lines
Able to choose different techniques on very difficult trails
Able to use the chosen technique at the good timing
Has the ability to do downhill, trials and has a good climbing technique
Able to engage in difficult terrain for the best results