Welcome to EB's eNews: The Trails of our Lives

Welcome to the start of EB's monthly eNewsletter that was created on request of our members to keep our members informed and up-to-date on all upcoming events, programs and other cycling events in the community. You can sign-up on the website and can unsubscribe at any time. All your info is secure and confidential.

Subscribers can expect a newsletter monthly from March-October and a Winter issue. Give it a read, explore the resources and links and let us know what you think. We're always open to feedback.

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Thanks for your support!

In 2006 at EB, we have been absolutely swamped with support. We've had to work very hard to keep up with business this year and we want to personally thank everyone for their patience and support which allows us to grow. We've had a 200% increase in riders and a 400% incease in web traffic in the last year alone.

EB is committed to building a healthy riding community full of resources and opportunities and we can't do it with out support from our members, our sponsors and the mountain bike community. A big shout goes out to everyone who has helped us along our way. We look forward to working with you for years to come.

Web Updates

Some of you may have already noticed, we updated the EB website, making it much easier to find upcoming events and sign up for programs. Also, take a peek at our new coaches page, we have had a few additions to our roster in 2006 and have full bios on each and every one of our coaches, ride leaders, team members and Pro-coaches.

Take a minute to take a tour of the site and check out some of the changes. We've updated our home page, our services page and our coaches page as well as adding an automatic eNews sign up.

Fall Programs: Sep & Oct
Youth & Adult

Just because September is here doesn't mean the riding stops! September is one of the most enjoyable riding months and EB provides a full array of programs for Youth and Adult until the end of October. We've included some highlights of our fall programs below:

Upcoming Events

• DJ Clinic: Sep 16th North Vancouver; Level 1, 2
• 1-Day Skills Camp: Sep 23rd North Vancouver 9am-3pm
• Youth After School Rides: Sep-Oct; Level 1, 2, 3
• Youth Club Rides: Sep-Oct; Level 1, 2, 3
• Riding Fool Women's Getaway (Women's) October 14-15 Cumberland, BC
• Progression Sessions: October; Level 1, 2, 3
• Instructional Trail Rides: Sep-Oct, Mt. Fromme, Mt. Seymour.

Outlook for 2007

The outlook for 2007 is very exciting at EB. We've got some exciting new partnerships in the works and some great new programs lined up for next year. We'll be announcing the news to all of you in the coming months as we finalize the details for 2007.

You can expect see a blog on our website to keep you in touch with our daily rides and programs, more Youth Programs, and Adult Programs, new Team programs, performance packages, membership packages as well as a whole new array of Club Rides for 2007 for Youth, Girls and Adults.

Stay Tuned!

EB Team and Coaches

We'd like to congratulate our Youth Freeride and Race Team on such a great season. We still have some riding left in the team schedule but these kids deserve a cudos on a tremendous season. We receive many compliments regarding the kids professionalism, good attitudes and eye opening riding ability. The dimeanour and behavior of these kids is incredible and the riding is through the roof!

Our Youth Team did a tremendous job representing EB at various events such as North Shore Rippers, BC Cups and throughout Crankworx at the Air DH and Bikercross. Their results are fantastic and their level of progression is inspring. These are EB's future freeriding and racing professionals, keep an eye out for them on the trails and at bike parks near you!

Also, a shout out to Eric Lawrenuk for his outstanding result in a recent contest,Softie's DJ Jam in Renton, USA placing 2nd in the PRO category. Yeah Team EB!!! Nice work Eric.. Congratulations!!!
Find out more about the team here: Eric, Colton, Nick and Chris.

Congratulations to Shaums March of Mad March Racing who took the title of Masters World Champion this past weekend in Sunpeaks, Kamloops. Shaums claimed the title at World Masters DH Championships (30+) with style taking 4 seconds off the current leaders time. Congratulations!!!

Not only is Shaums an incredible racer/rider, but he is also one of the most sought after coaches in North America running his MMR Camps and the Red Bull Ride On Clinics throughout North America. EB owner Kelli Sherbinin works closely with Shaums in both his programs, helping with coaching and program co-ordination.

We do have to say, we never thought we'd see Shaums in a tight rainbow coloured jersey... Congratulations Shaums!

Kirty Exner, an EB coach and a personal trainer and pilates instructor, is now offering training programs through the Bentall Center in Vancouver. Kirsty is a world renowned freeskiier and knows how to prepare for the season.

Kirsty is currently leading her new Ski-Fit Kickboxing Class. This 6-week program is a MUST for those of you who want to be ready to tackle the ice and the slopes before they tackle you! This motivating, exciting, fast-paced hour class will involve fitness testing and ski-specific exercises combined with lung-burning cardio-kickboxing, explosive plyometrics, strength and core training, balance and stability exercises as well as flexibility exercises. All ability levels welcome. Max 15 participants.

The program runs Tuesday and Thursdays from 8-9pm and starts September 19th at the Bental Center in downtown Vancouver. To find out more, you can email Kirsty any questions or to get registered, simply register at the Bental Center.

Darren Butler: (EB owner and Instructor) has been incredibly busy this year, juggling the tasks of running a business, instruction programs and continuing to work as a professional in the field. Darren has been teaching a large number of private lessons, the Youth Freeride Camps and leading our Youth Team around the province to different events. Darren also handles EB's media and marketing so he has been busy behind the scenes preparing for our Fall programs as well as 2007.

Kelli Sherbinin: (EB owner and Instructor) has also been busy running the business, teaching privates as well as doing contract work for other companies such as: Mad March Racing, Red Bull Ride On Clinics, Sugoi Dirt Series, and Spokeswomen. Kelli's talents as a coach are really shining through as she is being hired to teach all around the continent. She has had the opportunity to teach in California, Idaho, West Virginia, Arkansas in recent months as well as teaching full time in North Vancouver for EB.

Shimano Eurobike Gold Awards for Shimano XTR and Alfine

Shimano has won two Gold Awards for its new Shimano XTR and Alfine component groups at the Eurobike Award design contest in Friedrichshafen, Germany. The two Gold Awards for outstanding design were being handed over to Yozo Shimano, president of Shimano Inc., during a price ceremony at August 30 at the Eurobike show grounds in Friedrichshafen.

It was the second consecutive year that the Eurobike Award is being organized to honour innovative new products in the cycling branche. This time, 212 products were being sent in for the contest. At the price ceremony, 5 Gold and 5 Silver Awards were being granted for the most outstanding designs. Design represents the successful combination of technical know-how and innovation. In a sea of products, quality characteristics that presuppose reputability, integrity and expertise are in great demand - and the Eurobike Award seal of design quality also represents a desicion making aid for the consumer.

Shimano XTR 2007
The new Shimano XTR group will once again set the benchmark in mountain bike components. Incredible lightweight, with increased performance and a technical, compact design characterized by the "X" that is integrated in each component of the new group. Last but not least, new XTR offers more choice than ever - Dual Control Levers and Rapidfire Plus shifters, Low Normal and Top Normal rear derailleurs, disc brakes and V-BRAKES. It will all be there for the racer and consumer to select his personal set up as it has been "Engineered for the way you ride!"

Check out all details at Shimano XTR

EB Media Exposure

Endless Biking was recently featured on Global TV in Canada in an episode of Ride Guide EB's feature segment highlights some riding from EB as well as some great program coverage and interviews. EB was featured in Episode 119 alongside the movie Roam, Dangerous Dan on Bowen Island and a Dylan Korba rider profile. You can see the EB's portion of the show on our website here.

Endless Biking was also featured on the Knowledge Network , in an airing of Wild at Heart. EB helped prepare riders for an excursion into the backcountry that would challenge their spirit, their body and their soul. Keep an eye out for the episode to air sometime this fall.

EB was also recently featured in the NY Times in a feature article about mountain biking on the North Shore. EB owner, Darren Butler, provides some commentary on the hazards of riding unprepared . EB is featured as the people to see if you want to ride the North Shore. The article can be read here.

The Vancouver Sun featured Endless Biking in an 'Elevated Summer feature' which appears on Saturdays throughout the summer in the popular paper. EB is featured in the gathering of events and activities in the greater Vancouver area for families to do in the summer. Endless Biking is listed as the first and most obvious activity, one suitable for all ages and abilities.

Thanks for reading our eNews. We hope it can be a valuable resource for you. If you have any feedback or for any inquiries, call: 604.836.2517 or e-mail us your thoughts.