We recommend all tour participants have an intermediate or higher level of competency on their bike. You need to be able to ride rocky sections, including loose rock uphill and downhill; muddy, rutted trails and slick mud on the road; gravel roads, including switchbacks and at height; long expanses of gravel at highway speed to mesh with traffic; moderate water crossings; on and off ferries; narrow wooden bridges; U-turns on tarmac and loose surfaces.  As a matter of safety, we recommend having a discussion with Clint about your riding level before booking our tours. We pride ourselves on offering TRUE adventure tours, but the adventure can be less enjoyable if riders are not prepared for the riding and terrain conditions.