Not everyone is born to mountain bike. In fact no one is really born knowing how to ride, but the Trek Dirt Series – which enters it 12th season this year – is here to help grow the sport of mountain biking by developing skills and confidence through instruction weekend camps located in the sport’s most popular destinations.
This program offers a coaching staff that includes professionals from the sports, health and wellness industries, and in the past 12 years has helped more than 7,500 riders experience the fun of hitting the trails. Camps are open to beginner, intermediate, and advanced riders. Participants are divided into small groups based on abilities and interests so that every rider will have the opportunity to improve their riding skills while having a fantastic time in the process. The small groups also allow riders to focus on cross-country, downhill, or freeride skills, based on their interest.
“Not only will you become a better rider, but you’ll leave your Trek Dirt Series camp with new friends to ride with and the confidence to continue improving your skills on your own,” said former Trek Dirt Series camper Lacy Kemp. “The coaches teach you how to read trails and select lines while providing you with the tools to ensure that your riding will be more fun.”
2012 Camps are as follows:
April 28-29: Santa Cruz, CA
May 5-6: Los Gatos, CA
May 12-13: Los Gatos, CA
May 26-27: Whistler, BC
June 2-3: Edmonton, AB
June 9-10: Calgary, AB
June 16-17: Whistler, BC
June 23-24: Whistler, BC (CE)
July 7-8: Cumberland, BC
July 14-15: Whistler, BC
July 21-22: Winter Park, CO
July 28-29: Park City, UT
August 4-5: Bend, OR
August 11-12: Hood River, OR
August 18-19: Canmore, AB
August 25-26: Winthrop, WA
September 8-9: Whistler, BC (CE)
September 22-23: Fruita, CO