EB eNews for April

March 29, 2008

Spring is here, the sun is out. . . wait. . . its snowing again. . .regardless of the weather outside the EB office is busy and we love it! This past month we started our season with our 1-Day Skills Camp: XC and our Youth Spring Break Camps. In April we will be launching a full range of EB Programs including; Hot Wheels, Progression Sessions, 1-Day Skills Camps, After School Rides and Youth Sunday Rides.

We are stoked to get out on our bikes with you!

2008 Youth Programs

After School Rides & Sunday Rides Starting in April!

"His confidence from the first day in your camp improved dramatically. He came over, soaking wet and saying that it was awesome... Those are the words that I wanted to hear. Thank you so much!" - Parent (2008 Spring Break Camp)

We have wrapped up two weeks of Youth Spring Break Camps. Instructors, Geoff Pendrel, Katrina Strand, Jay Hoots, Lisa LeFroy, Rebecca McQueen and Dave O'Neill had a great time out on the trails with all the young rippers! The camps have been a huge success and the feedback from parents and kids has been excellent. This year we've added two new features; group photos and class cards. The Class Cards provide feedback directly from the instructors and are an excellent way for parents to track their child's progress.

Our After School Rides and Youth Sunday Rides are back! Starting the first week of April we will be offering After School Rides (Level 1) on Tuesdays and After School Rides (Level 2,3) on Thursdays. The Youth Sunday Rides happen three Sundays a month and are a great way for young riders to get out and explore North Shore Trails and meet other kids to rides with.

We will be offering our Summer Freeride Camps again, the Schedule will be posted within the next two weeks, stay tuned to EB!

Spring Break Camp Photos!

Featured Rider: Kelsey Begg

Get Inspired by this 15 year-old ripper!

I ride Vedder, Ledgview and Bear Mountain with my dad, brother and my brother's friends. At Vedder there was a steep section that I was having troubles staying under a controlled speed on, I kept retrying it until I could ride it successfully. Now knowing that I can ride that section is really cool and helps boost my confidence with other gnarly parts on the trail.

During the winter months we go out to Bear Mountain often, it's mainly where I learned to ride. That's where my dad, brother and one of my brother's friends helped me get through a tough section by spotting me. I was able to ride the course from top to bottom comfortably just in time for the Bear Mountain DH Race last year!

My goals for this season are to be able to jump and do drops more successfully and not be so intimidated when I see them on the race courses, I would like to improve my technique for cornering as well. Another goal is to compete in more races this season, I'm pretty pumped for that! My dad is helping me schedule my summer so that I can compete in as many of the BC Cup races as I can. I really would like to be able to succeed and do well in races and show everyone that mountain biking isn't just a guy sport, it's a girls sport too! I'd like to let people know that girls can do just as well and be as successful in the sport as the guys.

If it hadn't been for a mountain bike clinic a few years ago, I wouldn't have been able to meet Kelli (Sherbinin) and be where I am in biking now. I couldn't be happier that I got involved with mountain biking because it is such an awesome sport, the people involved are really laid back and supportive and it's unbelievably fun! It would be great to meet more girls that enjoy the sport too!

Do you have an inspiring story about riding that you'd like to share? We'd love to hear from other EB Members about their riding experiences, email us!

Women's Programs

Hotwheels & Chicka Race Training

Hot Wheels
We are very excited to be offering our popular Hot Wheels camp on April 4 & 5! The Hot Wheels camp provides a fun and challenging environment that will help you take your riding to the next level. On Friday evening the instructors will do a bike check and skill assesment with you, as well as some core skill instruction. On Saturday morning further skill development for jumps, drops and steeps will be taught in a controlled enviroment, then you will take your new skills out on the trail for the afternoon! More info on Hot Wheels. . .

Hot Wheels Camp Photos!

Chicka Race Training
Thinking about racing this year? Join our Chicka Race Training! This programs is designed and taught by professional female mountain bikers and is open to riders/racers of all levels. Our goal with this program is to inspire more women to get out racing and to provide the tools for you to do so! More info on Chicka Race Training. . .

2007 Chicka Race Photos!

RHAT Weekend

Girls Weekend on Saturna

Hosted by Katrina Strand, the RHAT weekend brought together some wicked female riders on Saturna Island.

Saturna island has some awesome single track and amazing view points. With sweet accomodations, great company and some of the best weather so far this season, Kelli (Sherbinin) and the girls ripped it up! In addition to some serious riding the girls had some fun with wigs, spandex and mardi-gras beads. . .

Check out some photos from the Weekend!

1-Day Skills Camps

XC and Freeride!

We held our first 1-Day Skills Camp:XC of the season, on March 22nd. The class was a lot of fun and all the participants gained some new skills to practice on the trails. We have two more 1-Day Skills Camps coming up this month:

1-Day Skills Camp:XC - April 26

1-Day Skills Camp:Freeride - April 27

Bikes for Sale!

'o7 Scott High Octane & '08 Scott Voltage

Thinking about getting a new bike this season? Check out the two awesome bikes we have for sale; '07 Scott High Octane (photo) and an '08 Scott Voltage.

The High Octane has only one season under its belt and the Voltage is brand new! For more information email us!

NSMB BroCard

Bro Deals with EB!

EB has partnered with NSMB.com to bring you some wicked deals! Grab your BroCard and your friend(s) and receive the following discounts:

10% off your Camp/Clinic when you bring a friend

15% off your Camp/Clinic when you bring 2 friends

25% off your Camp/Clinic when you bring 3 friends

50% off your Camp/Clinic when you bring 4 friends or more..

*Discount does not apply to Custom Programs including Guided Tours and Private Lesson. Cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion.

Don't have your BroCard yet? Click here!

Capilano College: Mountain Bike Operations Certificate

Live Your Passion!

The Capilano College Mountain Bike Operations Certificate program is the only program of its kind in North America and around the world. This program, highly supported by industry professionals, will provide you with the introductory knowledge and skills to work in the following four sectors related to mountain biking:

1. Mountain Resorts

2. Government (municipal and provincial)

3. Non-profit (clubs, national and provincial sport organizations, etc.)

4. Consulting or private business

Program instuctors include; EB Owner/Operator and Professional Instructor, Kelli Sherbinin, and Guest Instructor, Jay Hoots. EB has also added recent program graduate, Jordan Drinovz, to our team as a Professional Instructor!

More about the Cap College Mountain Bike Operations Certificate Program. . .

NSMBA Trail Day: Lower Crippler

First Trail Day of the Year - Snowed Out!

Unfortunately the NSMBA's first Trail Day of the year was snowed out. On Sunday morning a reported 2" of snow covered the section of Lower Crippler that was meant to be worked on. Thank-you to everyone who was up early to come out and help, see you next time!

Come out and show your love for mountain biking at the next Trail Day on April 20. For more information about future Trail Days please visit NSMBA.

The NSMBA is also looking for volunteers for upcomming Ripper Event on April 19, if you're interested please email Aimee.

Thanks for reading EB's eNews. We look forward to riding with you.

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