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GKMA Rider Ability Matrix

GKMA Rider Ability Matrix

GKMA Rider Ability Level
GKMA Rider Ability Level for Groups
Beginner Intermediate Advanced Expert
Learning operation of controls (clutch, brakes, throttle) Basic understanding of body position and balance e.g. standing on the foot pegs instead of being seated. Confident operation of controls (clutch, brakes, throttle) Regular application of proper body position and balance. Adept operation of controls – advanced use of control to overcome obstacles such as logs (<18"), water crossings, narrow bridges and sustained steep hill climbs and descents. Expert operation of controls – expert use of controls to deliver or reduce power effectively to overcome significant obstacles such as large log overs (>18″), and to perform expert maneuvers (wheelies and stoppies on trail)
I am learning to ride:
  • Forestry roads
  • Double track
  • Quad trail
 I am comfortable riding:
  • Wide singletrack
  • Short hill climbs and descents
  • Small log overs (<10")
 I am confident riding:
  • All singletrack
  • Long, steep hill climbs and descents
  • Large log overs (<18")
  • Turning my bike around alone on steep, narrow trails
 I am confident riding:
  • Extra long, extra steep climbs and descents
  • Extra large log overs (>18″)
  • Mandatory pivot turns on climbs and descents
Local examples of trails:
  • Connelly Lake FSR (Chuwels/Inks)
  • Inks Lake FSR (Inks)
  • Duffy Lake FSR (Greenstone)
  • National Trail (Greenstone)
 Local examples of trails:
  • 2 Day Trail (Greenstone)
  • Jeep Trail (Inks)
  • Bite Your Tongue (Chuwels)
  • Connolly Lake Trail (Inks)
 Local examples of trails:
  • Rock Garden (Greenstone)
  • Three Worlds XC (Inks)
  • Yellow Zone (Inks)
  • Bark Buster (Chuwels)
  • Dragon Spray (Chuwels)
  • Rock Garden (Greenstone)
 Local examples of trails:
  • Kawi Trail (Greenstone)
  • Staircase of Love (Inks)
  • Pro Zone (Chuwels)