Orange – extreme: downhill (DH) trails, dirt jumps and freeride areas
- Bike parks are suitable for: riders aspiring to an elite level of technical ability; incorporates everything from full on downhill riding to ‘big air’ jumps.
- Trail and surface types: severe constructed trails and/or natural features. All sections will be challenging. Includes extreme levels of exposure or risk. Jumping ability obligatory.
- Gradients or technical trail features: will include a range of small, medium and large technical trail features, including downhill trails, freeride sections and mandatory jumps.
- Suggested fitness level: a good standard of fitness is recommended but technical skills are more important.
Forest road and similar
- Forest roads are suitable for: a wide range of cyclists.Â
- Bike required: most bikes and mountain bike hybrids are suitable
- Skills needed: basic map reading will be helpful for roads which are not waymarked or signposted
- Trail and surface types: relatively flat and wide. The trail surface might be loose, uneven or muddy at times. These roads might be also be used by vehicles and others including horse riders and dog walkers.
- Gradients and technical trail features: gradients can be very variable and might include short, steep sections. Occasional potholes might be present. Routes might not be waymarked or signposted.
- Suggested fitness level: a good standard of fitness can help.
Mountain biking is a potentially hazardous activity carrying a significant risk. It should only be undertaken with a full understanding of all inherent risks. These guidelines must always be used in conjunction with the exercise of your own experience, intuition and careful judgment.
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