What do the VéloRoo ‘Roo levels’ mean?
It doesn’t matter which VéloRoo cycling tour you choose, all our holidays are created from our core principle – Live, Laugh, Ride…
We believe a challenging spirit is more rewarding than a competitive spirit, which is why our holidays are all about emotion and enjoyment, on and off the bike. Our tours are fully supported, fully guided and in destinations just a little out of the ordinary.
Our Roo grades are not based on speed, rather smiles per hour. Nothing is more enjoyable and emotionally pleasing than what comes from riding a bike through new regions and destinations.
If you are not sure which ‘Roo grade is for you, give us a call, we are happy to start the conversation with you.
2 Roos
FOR ROAD BIKE TOURS…
Fitness and Riding Experience required:
Average Ride Distance: 35 – 70 km
Average Ride Time: 3 – 4 Hours
Average Ride Elevation: 250 – 1000 m
Ride Frequency: 2 – 3 times a week
As a road rider you –
- have been riding for a couple of years and comfortable riding in a group, climbing and descending.
- plan your holidays around cycling but equally want to enjoy your destination.
- enjoy regular coffee rides, ride for fitness, enjoyment and/or regular work commutes.
- love longer, moderately paced weekend rides of 4hrs or more, feeling like you’ve earned that piece of carrot cake!
- see hills and some moderate climbing as a challenge (or happy to train for them)
- are comfortable with hopping in the VéloRoo-ber support bus if needed.
- are looking to explore and discover new destinations.
3 Roo’s
FOR ROAD BIKE TOURS…
Fitness and Riding Experience required:
Average Ride Distance: 80 – 120 km
Average Ride Time: 4 – 8 Hours
Average Ride Elevation: 800 – 1500+ m
Ride Frequency: 3 – 4 times a week
As a road rider you –
- plan your holidays around a “Bucket List” cycling goal and are happy to train for it if needed
- ride a mix of training rides and longer weekend rides with friends
- prefer the challenge of big rides rather than high speed smash-fests
- always sign up for the longest option on Charity / Fondo / Sportive rides
1 Roo – Introduction to Gravel, Australia only
FOR GRAVEL BIKE TOURS…
Fitness and Riding Experience required:
Average Ride Distance: 20 – 35 km
Average Ride Time: 2 – 3 Hours
Ride Frequency: 1 – 2 times a week
Suitable for people who have decided “yes, bike riding is fun, I want more”, have considered trying cleated pedals but, for the men, not yet at “shaved legs” stage 🙂
Expand your horizons and your skills, riding quiet unpaved gravel roads in the countryside and safely away from the traffic, with GraVeloRoo.
2 Roos
FOR GRAVEL BIKE TOURS…
Fitness and Riding Experience required:
Average Ride Distance: 25 – 45 km
Average Ride Time: 3 – 4 Hours
Average Ride Elevation: 250 – 600 m
Ride Frequency: 2 – 3 times a week
As a rider you –
- have been riding a road bike for a few years and enjoy shop / club rides.
- have tried gravel roads and trails and would like to do some more.
- feel confident to ride and control your bike on loose gravel, unpaved surfaces with gradual ascents and descents.
- are confident to control speed and direction on packed gravel, but know your limits and are OK to walk the bike when gravel surface becomes too steep, loose or uneven.
- can’t wait to get out and do some nice longer days in the saddle and discover the countryside with small like minded groups.
3 Roo’s
FOR GRAVEL BIKE TOURS…
Fitness and Riding Experience required:
Average Ride Distance: 80+ km
Average Ride Time: 5 – 8 Hours
Average Ride Elevation: 800+ m
Ride Frequency: 3 – 4 times a week (combination of road / gravel)
As a rider you –
- enjoy the freedoms of gravel bike riding and the challenge of riding a variety of surfaces
- prefer the riding when the tarmac stops
- can comfortably anticipate and control speed and direction on steep, loose, and uneven terrain
- can ride at a moderate pace with one or two breaks along the way.
- seek out gravel events and always choose the longest option
- want to get out to the back country, where few people have been before
- don’t seek super technical Mountain Bike terrain, but understand that sometimes gravel roads present the challenge and “hike a bike” is the only option, but hey, thats all part of the adventure.
