Operation Manual

Cycle Basics
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Symbol Cycle category Use
Category 3 cycles are generally
bikes, pedelecs and S-pedelecs
in the style of mountain bikes
designed for cross-country,
marathon and touring use, plus
bikes in the cyclo-cross and
all-track segments.
Category 3:
- Includes categories 1 and 2, plus rough
trails with small obstacles, and unsurfaced
routes that require good riding technique
- Permitted in competitions
- Drops and jumps permitted up to a max.
height of 60 cm/23.6" (with appropriate
riding technique)
- Not suitable for acrobatics
Category 4 cycles are generally
bikes, pedelecs and S-pedelecs
in the style of mountain bikes
designed for all-mountain use.
Category 4:
- Includes categories 1, 2 and 3
- Larger obstacles and higher speeds require
increased riding skill
- Permitted in competitions
- Drops and jumps permitted up to a max.
height of 120 cm/47.2" (with appropriate
riding technique)
- Not suitable for acrobatics
Category 5 cycles are generally
bikes, pedelecs and S-pedelecs
in the style of mountain bikes
designed for enduro/freeride/
downhill use.
Category 5:
- Includes categories 1, 2, 3 and 4, plus
very fast and very demanding terrain with
extreme inclines
- Very high demands on riding skill
- Permitted in competitions
- Long drops and jumps permitted (with
appropriate riding technique)
- Not suitable for acrobatics