"Gene's got unbelievable
energy and enthusiasm for
the sport of downhilling,
unmatched by anyone I
know. As a pro rider
himself, he understands
racing and training in this
new sport, which is very
rare. Many riders don't
understand the importance
of having a coach like
Gene. But when they do,
they will finally be able to
reach their potential. This is
the edge to get them out of
their plateau and go much
faster..." Marla Streb
For more info please email betterride@gmail.com
or call Gene, (970) 261-1869
Get Faster Guaranteed! Learn from the most experienced downhill coach in
the US. Gene is a licensed USA Cycling Expert Coach and has over 17 years of coaching experience
including 11 years coachhing mountain biking. His coaching highlights include coaching many top pro
racers (Chris Van Dine, Eli Krahenbuhl, Andrew Pierce, ..) top junior experts (Ben Hulse, Naish Ulmer,
Parker Worthington, ...). Gene is a pretty good racer too, in 13 seasons as a pro downhill racer he has
won a Silver (2002) and two Bronze Medals (2006, 1999) at the UCI World Masters Championships. All
mountain bike camps and private lessons are guaranteed to improve your riding or your money back.
"Wow, after years of racing professionally you really improved
my understanding of cornering. I am cornering faster and with
more confidence".  Chris Van Dine, Cannondale Cut Factory
Team
For news and rants check out my blog:
http://betterride.blogspot.com/
Click here to see what riders are saying
about coaching with Gene Hamilton.
Downhill Mountain Bike Skills Camps
These camps (camps is just a term to denote multi
day, these are actually downhill skills clinics over a
few days, lodging or camping is option) cover all
aspects of dh and mtn. x riding, racing, and training.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
The core, fundamental skills of downhill mountain
bike racing  (these core skills are not intuitive, unless
someone taught you them it is unlikely that would
know and understand them. Few US racers know the
core skills and even fewer can do them well (which is
the main reason we do poorly at the international
level) (I didn't learn many of these skills until my
sixth through tenth seasons as a pro racer). I really
get the rider to understand these techniques with drills
(that you take home with you for fruther practice and
improvement) and then on trail application of the
skills.

1. Bike set up
2. Course inspection, it's purpose and how to
gain the most from it
3. Practice runs, getting the most out of each run
(training smarter)
4. Body position, how to ride smooth and in balance
5. Cornering skills, cornering in balance and getting
more exit speed.
6. Braking skills, how to use your brakes to go
faster
7. Handling obstacles, how and when to manual,
speed jump, double up a section, pre-hop or bump
hop course features
9. Visual skills, what to focus on as you ride the
course (how to actually look ahead)
10. Mental Skills, how to perform at you peak on
race day. Visualization techniques to improve your
racing. How to quickly regain confidence after a poor
 run or a crash.

3 Day Downhill Mountain Bike Skills Camp Fee
$549.00 (includes lifts or shuttles)

Downhill Mountain Bike Race Camps
Already have the core skills dialed and want to race at
your best?! Race weekend camps are designed to get
you to perform at your peak. These camps focus on
course inspection, finding the fast "pro" lines,
memorizing the course and mental preparation. Head
coach Gene Hamilton will go over race preparation
and inspect the course and train with athletes.

3 Day Downhill Race Camp Fee
$499 (plus race fees and lifts)

1 Day Downhill Mountain Bike Clinic Fee
$150 (plus race fees and lifts)
downhill mountain bike clinic photo
Gene Hamilton and Marla Streb with the Jan. 7-9
2005 Bootleg Canyon Downhill Camp riders.
Marla Streb representing
the US at the 2003
World Championships
Gene on his way to a Silver
Medal at the 2002 UCI World
Masters Championships
Gene working with some BetterRide campers at Bootleg.
"Thanks Gene, I learned more in this camp than in my entire career
so far" Andrew Pierce US Team member 2006, Go-Ride Factory
Team
How to Register for a camp
Each camp is limited to seven riders (12 with one
assistant coach 18 with two assistant coaches) and
you must reserve your place at least three days in
advance. Please email or call for more information.
To sign up for the camps and clinics email your
intention to betterride@gmail.com , call Gene at
(970) 261-1869 or sign up at active.com.

Downhill Mtb Skills Camp Dates

Feb 29-Mar. 2, 2008 Boulder City, NV Downhill
Skills Camp 2 of 7 spots available
April 11-13 2008 Boulder City, NV Downhill
Skills Camp w/World Champion Greg Minnar
Sold out ($599)
Wow, I posted this 6 days ago and it has sold out
(including World Cup Pro Chris Canfield)!
Register soon for the Feb. camp if want to get a
jump on your competition!
May 30-June 1st Sol Vista, CO Beginner/Sport
Downhill Camp 10 of 12 spots available

July 18-20 Sol Vista, CO Expert/Semi/Pro
Downhill Camp 9 of 12 spots available

Six Day Downhill Camp w/World Champion
Greg Minnaar Summer 2008 (Greg's  Race
Schedule permitting)   7 of 12 spots available
Last year's camp with Greg was a hit and the
racers from the camp are already on the waiting list
for 2008. This is the chance of lifetime (train with
and  learn from the World champion and one of the
most experienced and respected coaches in the
sport on the best DH trails in the US) sign up soon
as this will sell out.

This special 6 day camp is $1,089.00 for coaching
and lifts. If you want to add double occupancy
lodging and breakfast and lunch for 6 days the
price $1,549 and $1,849 for single occupancy
lodging with Breakfast and lunch.

Downhill Mountain Bike Race Camps Dates

May 23-25, 2008 Angel Fire, New Mexico
2 of 7 spots open
June 6-8, 2008 MSC 3, Sol Vista, CO
6 of 7 spots open
At most 2008 MSC and some NMBS races

PRIVATE LESSONS AND COACHING
The most effective way to improve your racing!
Available year round to fit your schedule. Call
or e-mail Gene at, betterride@gmail.com for
more info.

When in Boulder City be sure to stop by
All Mountain Cyclery for shuttles and all your
bike needs.