You have never ridden a mountain bike before. It is a new sport for you!

You have limited experience with off-road trail riding and have never been on single track. You stick to double-track trails.

You have some experience and are comfortable with off-road trail riding. You stick to the double-track trails mostly but have started dabbling with more challenging terrain on the double-track trails. You are curious but don't have the confidence yet to venture into the single track or terrain with roots, rocks, tight corners, tight trees and steep sections. You are able to stand up on your bike while it is rolling but not very comfortable or balanced and don't always stand up. You are mostly relying on your back brake to slow and stop you.

You have committed to bettering your riding, and it has led you into the green single track trails with minimum roots, rocks, tight corners, tight trees and steep sections. You prefer the smooth and mellow single track, although you may feel a bit over your head and walk your bike instead in some areas. You are standing up more confidently and more balanced on your bike sometimes when needed and have started thinking about what the front brake is there for.

Terrain: At slower controlled speed, you are comfortable on the green and easier blue singletrack with tight corners, tight trees, some sand and loose rock.

Obstacles: You are comfortable and confident rolling over roots, rocks, steep sections, small rollable drops (couple inches high).

Bike Skills: You are confident and successful in executing the following basic bike handling skills on mellow singletrack:

Shifting: You anticipate the terrain and shift gears accordingly.

Descending: You are comfortable and balanced standing up on your bike and can maintain level pedals for the entire descent.

Speed Control & Braking: You use the momentum to climb rolling terrain and are comfortable using both your front and back brakes when required.

Bike Parks: If you have ridden a bike park, you are comfortable on all green trails and some blue trails. You roll over obstacles with ease, although keep both wheels on the ground at all times.

Terrain: You are comfortable riding a variety of single track, which may include tight trees, mud, loose rocks and sand, and are comfortable doing so on more challenging terrain and at higher speeds.

Obstacles: You are comfortable and confident with a front wheel lift to get up and over obstacles (up to 6 inches) such as roots, rocks, and small logs that are not rollable.

Bike Skills: You are confident and successfully executing the following bike handling skills on a variety of single track:

Shifting: You anticipate the hills by shifting gears smoothly.

Climbing: You shift your bodyweight forward in efforts to keep traction on your front wheel. Climbing is typically successful unless technical roots, rocks, or corners have you walking a short section.

Descending: You are comfortable and balanced standing up off your seat and can maintain level pedals for the entire descent. You are comfortable with speed and letting go of your brakes, as long as you can see the exit or end of the descent.

Speed Control & Braking: You use momentum to climb rolling terrain and are comfortable using both your front and back brakes when required.

Cornering: You understand effective cornering techniques, although may still need to work on your timing and coordination.

Bike Parks: If you have ridden a bike park, you are comfortable on all green and blue trails and have dabbled in some black trails, though they may leave you walking several technical sections.

Terrain: You are comfortable riding a variety of single track, which may include tight trees, mud, loose rocks and sand, and are comfortable doing so on aggressive terrain with little braking.

Obstacles: You can bunny hop over obstacles such as small roots and rocks that less advanced riders may attempt to roll over. You are comfortable and confident with a front and rear wheel lift to get up and over larger obstacles (up to 6 inches) such as roots, rocks, and logs that are not rollable. You can handle some raised obstacles such as bridges, through with some trepidation.

Bike Skills: You are confident and successfully executing the following bike handling skills on a variety of single track:

Shifting: You anticipate hills by shifting gears smoothly and efficiently.

Climbing: You shift your bodyweight forward in efforts to keep traction on your front wheel. Climbing that involves technical roots, rocks and switchbacks are typically no issue for you.

Descending: You use the brakes sparingly and enjoy getting some air off little rocks and roots.

Speed Control & Braking: You use momentum to climb rolling terrain and are comfortable using both front and back brakes independently of each other when requires.

Cornering: Your timing and coordination on all types of corners are solid. You are comfortable leaning your bike through the corner and exit with acceleration.

Bike Park: If you have ridden a bike park, you are comfortable on all green, blue and black trails. You may have ventured on some double black diamond trails, but many sections leave you feeling nervous and unsure.

Terrain: You are comfortable riding a variety of single track, which may include tight trees, mud, loose rock and sand, and are comfortable doing so on aggressive terrain, with little braking. You rarely walk, if ever.

Obstacles: You can bunny hop over obstacles such as roots, rocks and logs that less advanced riders may wheel lift over. Small drops are no issue for you, and you are fully comfortable with having both wheels leave the ground. You are confident with a front and rear wheel lift to get up and over larger obstacles (up to 6 inches) such as roots, rocks, and logs that are not rollable.

Bike Skills: You are confident and successfully executing the following bike handling skills on a variety of single track:

Shifting: You anticipate hills by shifting gears often and smoothly.

Climbing: You shift your bodyweight forward in efforts to keep traction on your front wheel. Climbing that involved technical roots, rocks, and switchbacks are no issue for you.

Descending: You use the brakes sparingly and enjoy getting some air off every rock, root, and drop you can find.

Speed Control & Braking: You use momentum to climbing rolling terrain and are comfortable using both your front and back brakes independently of each other when required.

Cornering: Your timing and coordination on all types of berms, switchbacks and corners are solid. You have no problem leaning your bike through fast corners and exit with acceleration. You are comfortable with stoppies on tight switchbacks and have even attempted nose pivots, although not always successfully.

Bike Park: If you have ridden a bike park, you are comfortable on all green, blue, blacks and most double black trails.