How Do You Roll?
Rider Type Explained
Trek Travel trips are designed so that you can ride as much or as little as you like. The terrain of different destinations, however, is at times better suited to certain Rider Types, but with a boost in the van or some extra guide suggested miles, we can also accommodate riders on most of our trips. To match our vacation with your ability and attitude, read through our Rider Type descriptions, decide which rider you are, and then go trip shopping! If you ever have any questions..give us a call!
| Rider Type | My Lifestyle Is... | I Enjoy... | I'm Comfortable Climbing... | I Can Ride... | Trips & Support |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type 1 Leisure |
I'm relatively fit and am comfortable with hills that are less than half a mile in length. I want to ride on my vacation, but not every day. | Slight inclines, but like it to be mostly flat. I also don't mind hopping in the support van to get a boost. |
750 feet on average, up to 1,500 feet on a hard day. Less is ok with me. |
15 miles on average, up to 35 miles on a long day. | See all Rider Type 1 Bike Tours» Electric Assist Bikes» Ride Support» |
| Type 2 Recreational |
I ride my bike on a regular basis either for fitness, to commute to work, or just for fun. I enjoy an active lifestyle, as well as a physical challenge. | Undulating terrain, with some bigger hills that are challenging, but I feel great after reaching the top. Descending is not my favorite thing. |
2,000 feet on average, up to 3,500 feet on a hard day. | 30 miles on average, up to 50 miles on a long day. |
See all Rider Type 2 Bike Tours» Electric Assist Bikes» Ride Support» |
| Type 3 Active |
Fitness is a central part of my life. I ride my bike on a weekly basis and am comfortable with rides of 2 hours or more at a relatively strong tempo. I like a physical challenge and need to get my heart pumping. | All terrain, with hills and some moderate mountain passes that I brag to my friends back home about. I like moderate descents as well. |
3,500 feet on average, up to 7,000 feet on a hard day. | 45 miles on average, up to 70 miles on a long day. |
See all Rider Type 3 Bike Tours» Upgrade Your Bike» Ride Support» |
| Type 4 Avid |
I ride my bike an average of 100 miles per week and enjoy riding at a fast pace for an extended period of time. I love to push myself to my physical limits, and then some. | All terrain, with hills and big mountain passes. Steep technical descents are fun. |
5,000 feet on average, up to 13,000 feet on a hard day. | 60 miles on average, up to 110 miles on a long day. |
See all Rider Type 4 Bike Tours» Upgrade Your Bike» Ride Support» |
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