LORD - Level 3
Ride through the emblematic Montserrat Massif in Catalonia, you will enjoy the views in every turn.
- You know how to use the brakes and the gears
- You have had occasional contact with bikes on paths 3-4m wide
- You can operate the GPS while riding on flat terrain
- You get off the bike when you are on a narrow descent
- You do not use cleats, or you have used them but are not entirely comfortable with their use
- You can ride for 5-6h/day for 2 (or more) consecutive days at a moderate/fast pace with rests
- You can manage a 800-1,200m uphill climb over the course of a day
- You do 5h/week of aerobic exercise, much of it on the bike
- You are in good physical condition
- You know your body well enough to know when to stop or let up your pace
Desert or mountain? In Morocco we do both! Explore the Atlas Mountain passes and the desert dunes in this unforgettable six-stage ride.
- You know how to use the brakes and the gears
- You have had occasional contact with bikes on paths 3-4m wide
- You can operate the GPS while riding on flat terrain
- You get off the bike when you are on a narrow descent
- You do not use cleats, or you have used them but are not entirely comfortable with their use
- You can ride for 4h/day for 2 (or more) consecutive days at a moderate and constant pace with rests
- You can manage a 500-700m uphill climb over the course of a day
- You do 3-4h/week of aerobic exercise (cycling, running, swimming)
- You are in average-good physical condition
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Tour a part of St. James Way on board of a gravel bike, don't miss out on this!
- You know how to use the brakes and the gears
- You have had occasional contact with bikes on paths 3-4m wide
- You can operate the GPS while riding on flat terrain
- You get off the bike when you are on a narrow descent
- You do not use cleats, or you have used them but are not entirely comfortable with their use
- You can ride for 4h/day for 2 (or more) consecutive days at a moderate and constant pace with rests
- You can manage a 500-700m uphill climb over the course of a day
- You do 3-4h/week of aerobic exercise (cycling, running, swimming)
- You are in average-good physical condition
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Did you ever thought of Slovenia as a MTB paradise? This European wonder brings you 6 nights and 5 stages that your thoughts of Slovenian trails will keep you longing for the day to come back!
- You have full control of the brakes and know which gear is appropriate for each situation
- You habitually ride on 3-4m wide dirt paths
- You can operate the GPS while descending
- You ride well on terrain with certain technical difficulty both up and downhill (narrow paths, rocks, branches, roots,...)
- You use cleats regularly, but you need to look at the pedals in order to clip in; you clip out instinctively when descending
- You can ride for 4h/day for 2 (or more) consecutive days at a moderate and constant pace with rests
- You can manage a 500-700m uphill climb over the course of a day
- You do 3-4h/week of aerobic exercise (cycling, running, swimming)
- You are in average-good physical condition
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This ride demands a higher level of skill, but nevertheless offers magnificent views of Barcelona.
- You have full control of the brakes and gears
- You have full control on technical routes, both ascending and descending
- You have full control of the GPS in any situation
- You feel comfortable when descending on technical terrains, although you get off the bike in situations of extreme technical difficulty
- Your technical capabilities are not affected by physical intensity
- You clip in and out intuitively, even when descending
- You can ride for 5-6h/day for 2 (or more) consecutive days at a moderate/fast pace with rests
- You can manage a 800-1,200m uphill climb over the course of a day
- You do 5h/week of aerobic exercise, much of it on the bike
- You are in good physical condition
- You know your body well enough to know when to stop or let up your pace
This is a long and skill-demanding route, yet it's so amazing it will be hard to match!
- You know how to use the brakes and the gears
- You have had occasional contact with bikes on paths 3-4m wide
- You can operate the GPS while riding on flat terrain
- You get off the bike when you are on a narrow descent
- You do not use cleats, or you have used them but are not entirely comfortable with their use
- You can ride for 5-6h/day for 2 (or more) consecutive days at a moderate/fast pace with rests
- You can manage a 800-1,200m uphill climb over the course of a day
- You do 5h/week of aerobic exercise, much of it on the bike
- You are in good physical condition
- You know your body well enough to know when to stop or let up your pace
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