Understand the B1KE Network Grading System
Trail Colour: Terrain Difficulty
Trail colour reflects the overall terrain difficulty — from green (easy) to pro line (extreme). This aligns with internationally recognised MTB grading standards.
Lozenge Format: One Clear Icon
All trail grades are shown using a single coloured lozenge. The lozenge’s colour matches the trail terrain grade, and the number of dots inside represents feature size.
Feature Size: Dot System
One, two or three dots inside the lozenge indicate increasing technical feature size — from small rollable elements to large, unavoidable jumps and drops.
And always look before you leap
Mixed Risk: Not All Black is Equal
Even within a black-grade trail, feature sizes may vary. The dot system makes it clear whether you can roll features or must commit to jumping.
Know the grade Before You Go
Understanding both terrain and feature grading helps ensure you’re choosing trails that match your skill, bike setup, and commitment level.
Built to Progress
Our trail network is designed to help riders build skills and confidence as they go.
Clear Grading
Each trail is clearly marked, making it easy to choose the right level at the right time.
Challenge with Control
Progression is baked into the design—push your limits safely and steadily.
Not for Newbies
We don’t offer green-graded trails. A basic level of off-road experience is essential.
Minimum Bike Size
All bikes must have a minimum wheel size of 18 inches to ride our trails.
Part 1 - Trail GRading System
BLUE TRAILS - moderate
Suitable for: Riders in good health with basic off‑road riding skills. Bike designed for off‑road use in good working order and with two working brakes.
Trail: Some single track sections, variable trail surface, small obstacles of rock and root & rollable technical trail features ranging from small to medium.
Red TRAILS - difficult
Suitable for: Proficient mountain bikers with good off‑road riding skills & fitness. Bike designed for technical off‑road use in good working order and with two working brakes.
Trail: Steeper gradients, sections of greater technicality, such as drop offs and large root sections and rocks. A variety of technical trail features from small to large, including optional, avoidable doubles and drops which cannot be rolled.
BLACK TRAILS - Severe
Suitable for: Expert mountain bikers with high level of fitness. Bike designed for extreme off‑road use in good working order and with two working brakes.
Trail: High level of technicality and difficulty. Extreme gradients. Large and unavoidable technical trail features, compulsory doubles, drops and other features which cannot be either avoided or rolled.
Pro Line TRAILS - extreme
(black diagonal stripes over yellow)
Suitable for: Professional level riders.
Trail: Includes terrain of an extreme nature and very large unavoidable technical trail features. Riders should be very comfortable riding black graded trails and large features before attempting this course.
Part 2 - feature GRading System
Two lozenge trails will contain technical trail features of a medium to large size. A trail with a two lozenge grade MAY contain features that can not be rolled (e.g. on a black graded trail) but MAY also have a lesser or rollable option available.
Three lozenge trails have large technical trail features.
These will be unavoidable and require suitable ability and total commitment. Riders should be capable of, and expect to leave the ground in order to complete these trails.
