I can't believe the arrogance so someone stating it
takes 5 yrs to not be a newbe!!!!
The basic definition is about someone who is new to
something. Has NOTHING to do with one's learning curve. After
a couple of rides of whatever distance, someone has 'wet their
feet/hooves' and should not be considered a newbe.
Experience would the level of expertise. That
is a different subject. We should all be learning every day.