What defines a good adventure bike rider?

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What makes a good adventure bike rider?

  • Overall riding skills in various terrain

    Votes: 37 39.8%
  • Mechanical aptitude

    Votes: 14 15.1%
  • Adventure Spirit

    Votes: 66 71.0%
  • General knowledge (Navigational skills, Fauna & Flora, Medical skills etc)

    Votes: 19 20.4%
  • Preparation skills (packing, bike preparation etc)

    Votes: 13 14.0%
  • Vasbyt factor (grit, determination, perseverance, adaptability, patience, faith)

    Votes: 47 50.5%
  • Communication skills (ability to interact with all cultures)

    Votes: 22 23.7%
  • Mechanical sympathy and restraint

    Votes: 18 19.4%

  • Total voters
    93
  • Poll closed .

Hardy de Kock

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I am busy with research on a very difficult topic.

When is someone a good adventure rider?

What I am trying to find out is the following - There are no podium finishes or winner's trophies in the sport of adventure bike riding and therefor very few measurable factors with which one could distinguish between an average and a good adventure rider. I am not even sure one could call it a sport instead of a culture.

What are the trademarks of someone who we would call a fantastic adventure rider and how much of a roll does his/her riding skills play in this.
What other factors would come into play?

Mechanical aptitude?
Stamina?
Preparation?
Attention to detail of the landscape, fauna and flora, people, cultures and all things new on an adventure ride?
Survival skills?
Fitness level?
All round nice person?
General knowledge?


The ability to think outside of the box (Eberhard)
To be able to adapt on short notice (Eberhard)
To be able to keep yourself company (Eberhard)
Patience (Eberhard)
To have a strong faith (Eberhard)
Packing Skills (Omninorm)
Aptitude for riding a variety of terrain and environments. (Omninorm)
Navigation skills. (Omninorm)
Positive and effective adaptability towards a group environment? (Sheepman)
an Adventuress SPIRIT (lowflya)


Please give me your opinions on the above, and feel free to add whatever you feel is relevant. I will add to the original post as suggestions is made.

I will reveal my full intention with this post later.
 
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