Difficulty level 1- Easy

Smooth, mostly flat routes on dirt or asphalt roads.

Difficulty level 2- Medium

Mostly flat trail or dirt road with some uphill and downhill parts. There are some obstacles such as rocks and potholes which can be easily avoided.

Difficulty level 3- Difficult

A combination of steep long inclines and difficult obstacles, narrow course and maybe slippery. Most riders will prefer to walk certain parts.

Difficulty level 4- Demanding

Downhill/freeride, technically difficult and steep descent, narrow route with great risk and sharp points. It may include artificial structures and jumps

At which fitness level do I rank?

Level 1

You can bike for 30 minutes occasionally, but not more than an hour on flat ground. You exercise less than 1 hour a week.

Level 2

If you bike or train 1-2 times a week, exercise an average of 45 minutes to 1 hour a week (including MTB mountain biking), you can handle a 1-hour bike ride on flat ground at a leisurely pace, but daily cycling would not be possible. Small uphill and downhill slopes which are difficult to access but usually manageable.

Level 3

You train 2-3 times a week, your exercise averages 1 to 3 hours a week (including MTB mountain biking) and you are able to bike 2 hours a day intermittently and at a leisurely pace. Cycling every day for several days in a row seems exhausting, but you could manage a 2 or 3 day pace and no more than 2 hours of cycling per day.

Level 4

You train 3 to 5 times a week, your exercise averages 2-4 hours a week (including MTB mountain biking) and you can bike for several consecutive days at a moderate pace averaging 2 hours each day. You could handle 3 straight hours of cycling for a day. You have the ability to climb up to 600 days (positive elevation difference) every day.

Level 5

You train 4 to 6 times a week, your exercise averages 4-6 hours a week (including MTB mountain biking) and you can cycle several days in a row at a moderate pace averaging 3-4 hours each day. You feel capable of climbing 1,000 meters (positive elevation gain) per day.

Level 6

You train almost every day, your exercise is up to 8 hours per week (including MTB mountain biking) you are able to bike for several consecutive days at a moderate pace and for an average of 4 hours each day. If necessary, you can spend 5 hours of cycling in one day. You can handle steep, sustained climbs of up to 1,500 meters (positive elevation difference) per day.