Beginner – Mostly flat, wide, smooth track or gravel road.
Mountain biking tours: Redwoods Half Day, Private lessons

Casual rider – Mostly flat with some gentle undulations and climbs on smooth track with easily avoidable obstacles such as rocks and potholes.
Mountain biking tours: Redwoods Half Day, Private lessons

Intermediate rider – Can have steep slopes and/or avoidable obstacles. Generally on narrow track and/or with variable traction. Everything rolllable so your tires do not need to leave the ground. There may be exposure at the track’s outside edge but it is easy to walk sections.
Mountain biking tours: Rotorua & Timber Trail, Essential North Island, Redwood Private Shuttles, Private lessons

Advanced rider – A mixture of long, steep climbs, narrow track, variable traction and obstacles that are difficult to avoid or jump over. Can be exposed at the track’s outside edge.
Mountain biking tours: Hero Dirt Rotorua, Moerangi Heli Biking, Redwood Private Shuttles, Private lessons

Expert rider- Technically challenging. Giant climbs, narrow track and numerous hazards including dangerous drop-offs, sharp corners and difficult obstacles. Steep descents with multiple obstacles to navigate. Walking difficult.
Mountain biking tours: Hero Dirt Rotorua, Moerangi Heli Biking, Redwood Private Shuttles, Private lessons