LEVEL 1 MINIMUM RIDE STANDRADS
Move smoothly between standing Neutral to a Low Ready using all Ten Fundamentals. Foot Wedge “Heavy Feet-Light Hands"
Slide the body forward and slide the body back while maintaining a level plane.
Lean the bike from one side to the other side while maintaining a balanced Ready position, using all Ten Fundamentals.
Apply both brakes for a controlled and complete stop from a range of speeds, using all Ten Fundamentals.
Perform seamless/silent up-shifts and down-shifts during a gentle climb.
In a Tall Ready position, perform multiple ratcheting pedal strokes, while staying balanced. Minimum of 1 bike length.
Ride an elevated feature 6 inches (15 cm) off the ground.
Ride a small 8 ft (2.4 m) circle, using all Ten Fundamentals.
Ride a section of switchbacks of varying grades – in both directions.
Proper use of bike body movements while maintain a balanced position and traction on both wheels.
Restarting on technical terrain, such as loose dirt, on slopes of varying grades of difficulty.
Dismounting the bike on technical terrain, such as loose dirt, on slopes of varying grades of difficulty.
Come to a complete stop, on a downhill slope of varying grades of difficulty, then continue pedaling.
Ride a small technical trail (Blue trail) while maintaining stability and control.
Dodge a set of four cones in a square formation 12 ft (3.6 m) apart – in both directions.
Maintain a balanced position while leaning the bike through a
90-degree corner, at a moderate speed – in both directions.
Roll Down Lunge a 12-inch (30 cm) feature.
Perform a Front Wheel Lift over a 4-inch (10 cm) high obstacle.
Perform a Front Wheel Lift then Rear Wheel lift over 4-inch
(10 cm) high obstacle.