Technique:
The average difficulty of the trails on a given outing
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GREEN:
Easy. Typically a 4×4 road with maybe a few sections of easy hiking trail, with an occasional obstacle.
BLUE:
Moderate. There may be some difficulties in the trail, but they are few and far between.
RED:
Difficult. There will be numerous technical sections, some of which could be engaging due to duration, steepness, or exposure.
BLACK:
Very Difficult. Reserved for experts only. There are many technical and engaging sections of the trail.
Endurance:
Both the uphill and downhill physical endurance are taken into account
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GREEN:
Casual Fitness. Ride is usually about 10 km, and has minimal climbing and easy descents.
BLUE:
Moderate Fitness. Ride is between 10-20 km, has minimal climbing, and sometimes a longer descent.
RED:
Advanced Fitness. Ride is usually over 20 km, and has around 1000 meters of climbing and/or around 2000 meters of descent.
BLACK:
Expert Fitness. Ride is usually over 30 km, and more than 1000 meters of climbing and/or over 2000 meters of descent.