OAO Off-Road Rider Skill Rating
1. Beginner
Description:
No or Limited prior experience with dirt bikes.
Skills covered in an OAO Beginner lesson:
Riding on grass or flat open area.
Introduction to bike parts and safety gear.
How to turn the bike on and off.
Basic controls, using throttle, brakes, and clutch.
Basic mounting and dismounting practice,
Basic body position.
Initiating movement, introduction to gear shifting.
Riding in a straight line and learning basic turning techniques.
2. Novice
Description:
Limited or occasional experience riding a dirt bike.
Starting to gain confidence on the bike.
Developing basic riding skills and control.
Skills covered in an OAO Novice lesson:
Riding on grass and introductory tracks or trails.
Improved starting and stopping without stalling.
Better control of acceleration and braking.
Straight-line riding at different speeds.
Better control in basic turning ability, introduction to tighter turns.
Improved gear shifting with regard to timing and smoothness.
Body position with introduction to riding while standing.
3. Intermediate
Description:
Growing confidence and proficiency in riding.
Developing more consistent and proficient control and technique.
Skills covered in an OAO Intermediate lesson:
Riding on Easy-to-Intermediate-level tracks or trails.
Comfort with various speeds and terrains.
Practicing maneuvers to develop proficiency in navigating obstacles.
Riding through simple obstacle courses.
Refining body position, shifting and control in different terrains, while sitting and standing.
4. Upper Intermediate
Description:
Very skilled and confident rider.
Proficient in various riding techniques and terrains.
Skills covered in an OAO Upper Intermediate lesson:
Expertise in handling different terrains (sand, mud, gravel).
Excellent control on inclines and declines.
Precise cornering and braking techniques.
Handling larger or more complex obstacles.
Introduction to wheelies, stoppies, jumps.
5. Advanced
Description:
Highly skilled rider with confidence on a variety of challenging terrain.
Skills covered in an OAO Advanced lesson:
Navigating highly technical terrains with greater speed and control.
Further developing proficiency in advanced maneuvers like wheelies, stoppies, jumps.
Steep inclines or declines.
High-speed turning, braking and shifting exercises.
Pushing the reasonable limits of speed and control in various environments.
6. Expert
Description:
An exceptional, professional-level rider, with mastery in extreme techniques and terrain. (Read that again! 99.9% of our attendees are NOT experts, so this likely means you. Our lessons are categorized between Beginner through Advanced, as described above.)
Expert Skills:
Elite-level control on the most technical terrains.
Perfecting highly advanced riding techniques.
Pushing the boundaries and limits of speed and control in various environments.