How We Assess Your Enduro Riding Skill for Our Tours

Choosing the correct skill level is essential when booking an enduro tour with us. Your selection will help us design the best possible route for you or your group, ensuring safety, enjoyment, and a challenge that matches your ability.

Please read the skill level descriptions carefully and be honest about your experience. Selecting the wrong level may lead to frustration, delays, or even safety risks.

1. Beginner

A beginner rider is someone who is new to off-road motorcycling or has very limited experience. If you are at this level, you likely:

✅ Have minimal or no experience riding off-road motorcycles.

✅ Struggle with balance, clutch control, and braking on rough terrain.

✅ Find it difficult to ride on sand, loose gravel, and mud.

✅ Avoid steep inclines, rocks, roots, and log crossings.

✅ Prefer to ride on easy dirt roads and well-maintained trails.

Recommended Tour Route for Beginners:

• Wide, smooth dirt roads with minimal obstacles.

• Gentle inclines and descents with stable terrain.

• A relaxed pace with frequent stops to practice basic techniques.

2. Intermediate

Intermediate riders have developed confidence and basic technical skills for off-road riding. If you are at this level, you likely:

✅ Can ride on single-track trails with some natural obstacles.

✅ Navigate mild rocky sections, ruts, and small log crossings.

✅ Have moderate throttle and clutch control for hills and turns.

✅ Can ride comfortably in mud, sand, and loose terrain.

✅ Are ready to practice more technical obstacles and advanced techniques.

Recommended Tour Route for Intermediate Riders:

• Single-track trails with some rocks, roots, and uneven surfaces.

• Moderate hill climbs and descents requiring throttle control.

• Sections with small log crossings, light mud, and loose terrain.

3. Experienced

An experienced rider is highly confident and skilled in enduro riding. If you are at this level, you likely:

✅ Can ride through rocky terrain, deep mud, and steep climbs.

✅ Have excellent clutch, throttle, and brake control for technical riding.

✅ Can handle riding in deep ruts, tight turns, and challenging trails.

✅ Have experience with step-ups, switchbacks, and technical descents.

✅ Can ride for extended periods without excessive fatigue.

Recommended Tour Route for Experienced Riders:

• Tight, technical single-track with a mix of challenges.

• Steeper climbs and descents with loose or rocky terrain.

• Some log hops, river crossings, and off-camber sections.

4. Hard Enduro Bronze Class

A Bronze Class rider is capable of handling entry-level hard enduro terrain. If you are at this level, you likely:

✅ Can manage steep climbs with loose rocks and deep ruts.

✅ Ride confidently over large logs, step-ups, and deep mud.

✅ Have strong balance and control in slow-speed technical sections.

✅ Can recover from minor mistakes without assistance.

✅ Have developed good endurance for long, challenging rides.

Recommended Tour Route for Bronze Class Riders:

• Steep, long hill climbs with loose rocks and tough terrain.

• Rocky trails, river crossings, and larger log crossings.

• Some technical sections, but with easier escape routes if needed.

5. Hard Enduro Silver Class

A Silver Class rider is highly skilled in extreme technical riding and can handle advanced hard enduro terrain. If you are at this level, you likely:

✅ Can ride through extreme terrain without assistance.

✅ Navigate rock gardens, steep climbs, and deep ravines.

✅ Execute advanced techniques like pivot turns, double blips, and tire hops.

✅ Have strong endurance and fitness for long, demanding rides.

✅ Can recover from mistakes in extreme conditions.

Recommended Tour Route for Silver Class Riders:

• Highly technical trails with extreme rock gardens and vertical drop-offs.

• Large step-ups, deep ruts, and challenging descents.

• Minimal escape routes – only for riders confident in extreme terrain.

6. Hard Enduro Gold Class

A Gold Class rider is at the elite level and can handle the most extreme hard enduro terrain. If you are at this level, you likely:

✅ Can ride through the most brutal and technical terrain with ease.

✅ Navigate vertical rock climbs, massive boulders, and deep ravines.

✅ Perform advanced obstacle techniques like splatters, bunny hops, and tire taps.

✅ Have elite endurance, strength, and mental resilience.

✅ Compete in world-class extreme enduro races like Red Bull Romaniacs, Erzbergrodeo, and Sea to Sky.

Recommended Tour Route for Gold Class Riders:

• Extreme hard enduro terrain with no easy escape routes.

• Vertical climbs, massive rock gardens, and highly technical sections.

• Non-stop, physically demanding riding with little time for rest.

Why It’s Important to Choose the Right Skill Level

Selecting your correct skill level ensures:

✅ The best possible experience suited to your riding ability.

✅ A smooth and enjoyable ride without excessive struggle or delays.

✅ Safety for you and your group, reducing risks of injury or exhaustion.

✅ A well-paced tour where everyone can ride comfortably.

If you are unsure about your skill level, please be honest about your experience. Our team can help you determine the right level and suggest the best route for your abilities.

Ready to Ride? Choose Your Skill Level and Let’s Go! 🚀