BIKE CLASSIFICATION

CLASSIFICATION: CATEGORY 1

City and urban bikes

Concerns bicycles and EPACs, which are used on normal, paved surfaces on which the tires should maintain in contact with the ground at average speed, with occasional drops.

Intended use:
Commuting and recreational riding under moderate effort

Recommended riding skills:
No special riding skills required

CLASSIFICATION: CATEGORY 2

Trekking and touring bikes

Concerns bicycles and EPACs, to which category 1 applies and which are also used on unpaved roads and gravel paths with moderate uphill and downhill gradients. Under these conditions, contact with uneven terrain and repeated loss of tire contact with the ground may occur. Drops are limited to 15 cm or less.

Intended use:
Leisure riding and trekking under moderate effort

Recommended riding skills:
No special riding skills required

CLASSIFICATION: CATEGORY 3

Cross-country and marathon bikes

Concerns bicycles and EPACs, to which categories 1 and 2 apply, and which are also used on rough paths, uneven unpaved roads, difficult terrain and unmade paths, and for which technical skill is required. Jumps and drops should be limited to 60 cm.

ATTENTION: Please note that when using rear stands, mudguards, pannier racks and bicycle trailers, if permitted, the category of your bike is limited to category 2.

Intended use:
Sport and competition riding with moderate technical demands of the trails

Recommended riding skills:
Technical skills and practice required

CLASSIFICATION: CATEGORY 4

Mountain and trail bikes

Applies to bicycles and EPACs, to which categories 1, 2 and 3 apply or which are used for descents on unpaved roads at speeds of less than 40 km/h. Jumps should be limited to 120 cm.

ATTENTION: Please note that when using rear stands, mudguards, pannier racks and bicycle trailers, if permitted, the category of your bike is limited to category 2.

Intended use:
Sport and competition riding with very challenging technical demands of the trails

Recommended riding skills:
Technical skills, practice and bike control required

CLASSIFICATION: CATEGORY 5

Downhill, dirt jump, and freeride bikes

Applies to bicycles and EPACs, to which categories 1, 2, 3 and 4 apply and which are used for extreme jumps followed by landings on sloping terrain or descents on unpaved roads at speeds of more than 40 km/h or a combination thereof.

ATTENTION: Please note that when using rear stands, mudguards, pannier racks and bicycle trailers, if permitted, the category of your bike is limited to category 2.

Intended use:
Extreme sports

Recommended riding skills:
Extreme technical skills, practice and bike control required

CLASSIFICATION: CATEGORY 6

Road, time trial, and triathlon bikes

Applies to bicycles and EPACs, to which category 1 applies and which are used in competitions or on other occasions at high speeds of more than 50 km/h, for example downhill runs and sprints.

Intended use:
Sport and competition riding with high exertion

Recommended riding skills:
Technical skills and practice required