Skill Level Descriptions

Level 1 — Brand New to Trails

You’re new to mountain biking and may have only ridden on pavement or gravel. Singletrack is new and exciting.

You can: balance, pedal, and use both brakes.

You’re working on: comfort on dirt, shifting, standing on pedals.

Level 2 — Beginner on Dirt

You’ve ridden mellow singletrack a few times and want to build skill and confidence.

You can: Do one-finger braking, level pedals, and basic shifting.

 You’re working on: staying balanced and relaxed on smooth trails.

Level 3 — Strong Beginner

You enjoy green trails and feel comfortable standing on your pedals on slight descents.

You can: roll small roots and rocks, use your dropper, and control speed.

 You’re working on: confidence on uneven terrain and moderate climbs and descents.

Level 4 — Developing Intermediate

You ride more regularly and are trying terrain with more roots, rocks, short steeps, and tighter turns.

You can: shifting predictively, rolling small to medium obstacles, and riding moderate climbs.

You’re working on: smoother cornering and comfort in rocky terrain.

Level 5 — Solid Intermediate

You’re confident on blue trails and will try black features (walking some is normal!).

You can: ride sustained tech, lift your front wheel, and carry speed downhill.

You’re working on: linking skills together with flow and refining cornering.

Level 7 — Expert Rider

You handle black and double-black terrain with control and intention.

You can: complete advanced features, larger drops and jumps, as well as slow tech and fast tech.

You’re working on: refining your specialty and personal riding style.