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Trail Cycling
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Mounain Biking
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Road Cycling
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Very Easy
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Firm surface, possibly tarmac or ash. Mostly flat or downhill.
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Good riding surface but more challenging than easy trail riding.
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Mostly flat or downhill.
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Easy
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Relatively even surface, often flat with mostly gentle climbs.
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Good surface but hills more frequent. Potential for some relatively small obstacles.
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Mostly flat with occasional short climbs.
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Moderate
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More frequent uphill sections and often a bumpy track.
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Frequently rough track and more challenging climbs. Greater handling skills may be required on certain sections.
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Longer routes usually with more hills.
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Challenging
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Frequently rough riding surface. Longer more challenging routes
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Potential for technical singletrack and longer distances with steeper hills.
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For the more frequent cyclist who likes to put in some miles and relishes the odd climb.
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Strenuous
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Mostly rough trails. Long days in the saddle
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A high level of riding skill and fitness will be required.
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Long days in the saddle. For the fitter rider.
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Tough
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Rough riding for up to 6 hours.
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Only for the fittest and most adept of riders. Experienced mountain bikers only.
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A comfortable pair of bib shorts required. Up to 8 hours riding per day.
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