– GREEN –
You’re likely green belt if TWO or more of the followings applies to you:
- It’s my first or second multiday bikepacking trip
- I never did a bike race in my life
- I’m still figuring out most of my gear
- I can pedal 30-50 km (20-30 miles ) a day, off-road, including many climbs, with a 35-40 kg ( 70-80 lbs ) rig
- I can hike my heavy bike on a steep trail with loose rocks for 30 min straight max.
– PURPLE –
You’re likely purple belt if TWO or more of the followings applies to you:
- I already did more than two multiday bikepacking trips
- I did some bike races ( road or MTB ) in my life
- All my equipment is pretty much set and tested besides a few minor things
- I can pedal 50-100 km ( 30-65 miles ) a day, off-road, including many climbs, with a 35-40 kg ( 70-80 lbs ) rig
- I can hike my heavy bike on a steep trail with loose rocks for 2-3 hours straight.
– BLACK –
You’re likely black belt if TWO or more of the followings applies to you:
- I’ve done tons of multiday bikepacking trips, also solo
- I raced or still race professionally ( road or MTB )
- I did at least one ultra distance self-supported bikepacking race
- My all equipment is hyper tested and figured out.
- I can pedal 100+ km ( 30-65 miles ) a day, off-road, including many climbs, with a 35-40 kg ( 70-80 lbs ) rig
- I can hike my heavy bike on a steep trail with loose rocks for 4+ hours straight.
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