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Gradings
Gradings
Tours are graded to distinguish the appropriate level fitness and expertise required to participate. Every tour is an individual just like you, by studying the itinerary in detail you will see the duration/distance covered each day, this can help you assess if the tour is within your limits.
Many tours will have support vehicles that allow you to rest at selected drop out points, however this is terrain dependant and varies from tour to tour.
If in doubt drop us an email, tell about what your looking for and we can assist you with tour selection.
1 – Easy
Easy tours are specifically designed to allow you to experience a new activity
and culture in a relaxed environment. If you’re after a peaceful holiday
with a light introductory focus on one or more activities then easy tours are
a great option.
Routes chosen will be easy and often ridden entirely at your own pace, suitable
for families.
Fitness Required:
A low level of fitness is required, exercising at least once a week prior to
the tour.
2 – Moderate
Moderate Tours have an expectation that you have an interest and possibly some
experience in the activities.
Routes chosen will require a reasonable level of fitness and experience on different
terrains Moderate tours are suitable for increasing your abilities and pushing
yourself to new limits.
Fitness Required:
An average level of fitness is required, you will need to be doing some form
of exercise two-three times a week on the build up to this tour.
3 – Medium
Medium Tours have an expectation that you have an interest and regularly participate
in the activities.
Routes chosen will require a reasonable level of fitness and experience on different
terrains. Moderate tours are suitable for increasing your abilities and pushing
yourself to new limits.
Fitness Required:
An average level of fitness is required, you will need to be doing some form
of exercise three-four times a week on the build up to this tour.
4 - Challenging
Challenging Tours are designed for the more experienced participant wishing to
push themselves and experience new highs of achievement.
Routes will include longer climbs and more technical skills but will fall short
of masochistic.
Fitness Required:
A good level of fitness is required, exercising at least four times a week prior
to the tour.
5 – Extreme
Extreme Tours are for those looking to have some of the hardest days possible.
Terrain will be steep and the adrenalin factor will be extreme. The strenuous
effort will be well and truly rewarded when you reach the top but there will
be some sweat lost and kilojoules burnt getting there. Options for dropping out
will be minimal, so you will need to be in for the duration.
Routes will include longer climbs and more technical skills but will fall short
of masochistic.
Fitness Required:
You will be very fit prior to the trip and even fitter when you get back!
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