![]() ![]() ![]() In Western Australia we use the International Mountain Biking Association Trail Difficulty Rating System that includes an indication of the level of skills and fitness required to ride the trail, and the type of bike that you’ll need. There are also an increasing number of DH (downhill) trails, which are generally in more steep and difficult terrain and require more technical cycling ability and, are one-way only. This includes both point-to-point and loop trails with ascents and descents on existing forestry tracks, former railway formations (rail trails) or purpose-built single track (trails wide enough for just one bike). Most opportunities in parks are for XC (cross-country) riding. Mountain bikers identify a number of different disciplines of the sport. These include easy riding on wide trails with gentle gradients through to extreme adventure trails with very steep gradients, rough and slippery surfaces and big, unavoidable obstacles. ![]() You don't need mountains for mountain biking but you do need off-road trails. ![]()
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