Fitness Grades

Levels 1 to 4

Level 1 (L1):

• Basic fitness from exercise once or twice per week. Can ride on flat or gently rolling terrain at a steady pace. Usually have the stamina to spend 2-4 hours out on a ride. .

Level 2 (L2)

• Moderate fitness from two or three sessions of exercise each week. Can ride hilly terrain at a steady pace, or more demanding terrain but only for shorter rides.

Level 3 (L3)

• Good fitness from regular exercise sessions and time spent actively involved in cycling. Can ride full days in any terrain at a steady pace.

Level 4 (L4)

• Excellent fitness from regular training and a significant amount of time spent riding or racing. Can ride in any terrain at a demanding pace.