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Cyclist's dictionary

On this page you will find an explanation of the GDM planning profiles and what types of terrain and difficulties you might face, depending on your planning choices

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Test: choose the right profile according to your technique

If the table is not enough for you, you can choose the most suitable profile with a simple test:

Does the thing described on the left fit you? If yes, go to the next step, and when it no longer fits, stop and use the previous profile to plan the route.

MTB

1. I am a neophyte Mtb cyclist who wants to approach off-road terrain, with gradients and easy trails

MTB LIGHT

1. I am a cyclist with some experience and I am comfortable on single track, boulders and roots with even some incline

MTB MEDIUM

1. I am an experienced MTB cyclist and ready for anything!

MTB ADVENTURE

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If none of the following statements suit you, try a Gravel profile.

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GRAVEL

I am a neophyte Gravel cyclist who wants to approach off-road terrain, with inclines and easy trails

GRAVEL LIGHT

I am a cyclist with some experience and I have no problem with roads and a bit of an incline

GRAVEL MEDIUM

I am an experienced Gravel cyclist, and even some steep off-road sections are within my reach.

GRAVEL ADVENTURE

ROAD BIKES

I am a novice who wants to do trails with lots of flat and few climbs

CYCLOTOURISM

I am a cyclist with some experience and training and can handle some more challenging climbs

BDC MEDIUM

I am an experienced and highly trained cyclist. I eat mountain passes for breakfast!

BDC TRAINING