Endless Biking thanks you, eNews is back!

July 23, 2007

EB has been hard at work keeping up with a very busy season and we'd like to thank you all for the support you've given us. we hope that you are all having a great season of riding and we look forward to many more great rides with you all.

We'd also like to welcome you back to our eNews, after a bit of a break. We apologize for the delays and we hope you'll enjoy the improved version. The new and improved version should be faster and more reliable to load in your mail application and in your web browser.

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Kootenay Getaway Camp for Women

New Denver: Aug 4, 5

If you like to ride your bike, swim in lakes, camp under the stars, get a massage, eat, drink, be merry and win prizes... this could be the summer vacation you've been waiting for.... A different kind of 'spa' weekend...

Come on out for a "women's only" mountain bike camp getaway. Situated in the beautiful and historic mountain town of New Denver (near Nelson, BC). On the shores of Slocan Lake, the surroundings couldn't be more perfect for a summer weekend of mountain adventure. With trails, instruction and progressions for all levels of riders.

The camp features two days of instruction from Endless Biking's top professionals: Kelli Sherbinin, Danika Schroeter, Johanna Weintrager & Deb MacKillop.

Sign Up!

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Endless Biking will be Crankworx!

Whistler: July 24-29

Come and say hi to Endless Biking instructors Kelli Sherbinin and Darren Butler at the Shimano booth at Crankworx this week. EB will be at the Crankworx festival from July 24-July 29.

Endless Biking will be in the Shimano booth for most of the week but we have some lesson booked in the Bike Park as well, so be sure to say hi if we get to see you and we'll go for a lap of the park.

EB has coaches and team riders competing in several events as well as judging others. To find outr more about one of North America's largest mountain bike festival, check the Crankworx website for a complete schedule of events. .

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Hot Wheels: Drops, Jumps, Steeps

Whistler: Aug 18, 19

Endless Biking and the Corridor Club are excited to bring you the Hot Wheels camp in Whistler for the 3rd consecutive year.

Are you ready to take your riding to the next level? Are you ready to learn the proper technique to getting those wheels off the ground and gain more confidence with sustained technical steeps? If you can answer yes, this is the camp for you.

Get top-notch instruction by professional riders Kelli Sherbinin Katrina Strand, two of the top female instructors/riders who both have very accomplished careers as women in freeriding and racing in Canada,

Both days will take place in the Whistler Bike Park, with the first session covering the essential skills in preparation to getting the advanced techniques dialed. The second day will be spent focusing on the essential elements of successful: drops, jumps and steep terrain techniques.

This camp is geared toward intermediate to advanced riders who want to improve their freerding techniques. No jumping or drop experience required. Riding levels will be divided into groups. More info on Hot Wheels.

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Endless Biking instructor to lead courses at Capilano College

Kelli Sherbinin, a co-owner of EB, will be instructing in 2 different programs for Capilano College, beginning September 2007. Kelli will be leading programs in the Mountain Bike Operations Certificate Program and the Wilderness Leadership Program.

More details to follow. http://www.capcollege.bc.ca/programs/mountain-bike/Home.html

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Riding Fool Hostel Camp: September 22, 23

Cumberland, BC: Sep 22, 23

Park the car and hop on the bike for this 2-day skills camp getaway in the relaxing community of Cumberland, BC which features the Riding Fool Hostel.

Improve your riding skills while experiencing new trails and meeting new riding friends. This camp is geared to accommodate both XC and DH riders of all levels and lead by professional instructors from Endless Biking: Darren Butler, Kelli Sherbinin, Geoff Pendrel and Lasha Reid.

The camp will start with skill sessions in the morning, breaking for a catered lunch at the Riding Fool Hostel and then out to the local trails to put your new skills into practice. The best part...you don't have to touch your vehicle once, as everything is within riding distance!! Riders will be split into ability levels.

More info on Riding Fool

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EB Jerseys now for sale! Limited quantities!

EB jerseys are now available for EB members for a limited time. We only print limited quantities each year, so be sure to get in on the 2007 EB jersey. They include new EB branding, new colours and they are going fast!

Limited Edition: Get one before they're gone!

If you have seen one of our jerseys pass you by on the trails... then you know you want one! Buy one!

2007 Jerseys with new Endless Biking branding, now available! You can look just like the EB coaches!

Forest green with white lettering.
$60.00 plus tax.

Quantities limited Sizes XS, S, M, L, XL Buy one!

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EB's women's racing team

Endless Biking is proud to have an all-women racing team for 2007. The EB Chicka's have been representing all over Western Canada in 2007 with some great results in pro and ameteur classes.

This team was created to give women who were interested in giving racing a shot, an avenue and team environment to be apart of, while helping inspire other women to get out there as well.

Team Riders:

Amber Zirnhelt, Monika Marx, Meghan Illingworth, Kat Duffels, Colleen Keyland, Danielle Baker

These girls have been invading the mountain bike scene with there huge smiles and gigantic passion for riding bikes.

Events:

Brodie Rat Race, Sunshine Coast: North Shore Ripper (CBC), North Vancouver, BC: Race the Ranch (BC Cup), Kamloops, BC: Red Bull Psychosis, Golden, BC: Kokanee Crankworx, Whislter, BC:

Learn more about the Chicka's

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Youth Freeride Camps: only a few spots left!

North Vancouver: August

EB's Youth Summer Freeride Camps are almost sold out. We've wrapped up the July portion of the camps and we have an action packed August lined up wtih 3 different camps to choose from. 4 days of great mountain biking and good times!

EB's Youth Freeride camps include trail riding on the North Shore, Bike Park tour and a day trip to the Whistler Bike Park. Don't you wish you were young again? Spaces are limited

Choose your dates and sign up!

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North Shore Ripper Series

It was a record setting turnout year for the Ripper Series in 2007. The Ripper Series is now a wrap for 2007, finishing the season with the Triple Crown fundraiser event. The fun factor was at way up at the Triple Crown and an incredible amount of fundraising acheived for local rider John Ramsden. Read more about the John Ramsden Fundraiser..

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BC Bike Race: Celebrity guest ride, Stage 5

Darren Butler and Kelli Sherbinin were invited to represent EB at the BC Bike Race Celebrity Guest Ride on Stage 5 of the 7 stage race from Victoria to Whistler. Day 5 was a 60km stage full of Sunshine Coast trails and it included other guest riders such as Trevor Linden, Lesley Timlinson, Doug Detweller and Dean Payne.

2007 marked the inaugural dates for the BC Bike Race. A truly epic event that features some of the best trails in BC in a 7 day stage race from Victoria to Whistler. Particapants enter in teams of 2 and will work together to try to finish on top.

You can follow along with the BC Bike Race blog and you can even sign up for next year's event which promises to be sold out.

Check out BC Bike Race.

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Endless Biking's Team News, Results

EB intructors, coaches and guides often sneak out on the weekend and attend various races around North America. From local and regional events, to provincial, national and international races and festivals; EB riders have had some great results.

EB instructor Geoff Pendrel hjust finished another strong showing at the Canadian Nationals this past week. Geoff finished 3rd and will reatin the ranking in hopes of securing a spot on teh Canadian Team for another season. Geoff has also won 2 differnt North Shore Ripper races in '07, winning the solo class each time.

Cynthia Young, one of EB's women instructors, entered the BC Bike Race and dominated the womens field throughout the 7 day event. Cynthia and Michelle Newton powered their way to a place in history by winning the women's overall title in convincing fashion.

Kelli Sherbinin has had an excellent year of results to date. Kelli has won a BC Cup, 3 different North Shore Ripper events and finished on the podium at The Rat Race and several other regional races.

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First Friday Rides: Next ride August 3

EB's First Friday rides are a great way to ride wtih other EB members, EB coaches and EB volunteers alike. We split up into groups accordingly and meet for apres ride at a great local establishment, Bella Candela.

We generally ride on the North Shore and because it is only once a month and on the 1st Friday of every month, it is an easy ride to remember. We hope to see you on August 3rd!

Check out EB's First Friday ride schedule.

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