I think the mileage and time in saddle requirements are flexible.
When I was invited to join Team Oregon, I had exactly 1 year and 5000 miles under my belt.
I'm a firm believer in the tiered license system used in several countries where engine displacement license categories exist.
Part of the problem over here is that so many people ride unlicensed so trying to introduce different categories is pointless.
Over half the people on my first course - the Intermediate rider training had ridden for years - just had never got their license.
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