"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
Learn the Skills to Get Faster Guaranteed!   
With over 17 years of coaching experience including 11 years coaching mountain
biking Gene knows out to get you riding at your best. His coaching highlights include
coaching many top pro racers (Chris Van Dine, Joey Schusler, Eli Krahenbuhl, Chris
Canfield, ..) 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
Downhill Mountain Bike Skills Coaching
These multi day coaching sessions 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 Coaching Fee, $599.00 (includes lifts or
shuttles)
Downhill Mountain Bike Skills Coaching Dates

Dec. 27-29, 2008 Boulder City, NV Downhill Coaching Session (for junior ex,
semi and pro racers)
Sold out
Feb. 27-March 1 Boulder City, NV Women's Downhill Camp  2 of 12 spots
open

April 24-26 2009 Boulder City, NV Downhill Skills Coaching Session w/World
Champion Greg Minnaar
($699) Sold out   Last years camp with Greg Minnaar
Sold out in 6 days
(including Yeti's Joey Schusler and World Cup Pro Chris
Canfield)
! Sold out in two weeks this year!

July 10-12
Winter Park, Colorado Downhill Camp  11 of 12 spots open


Downhill Mountain Bike Race Coaching Sessions
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 Coaching Fee $499 (plus race fees and lifts)
1 Day Downhill Mountain Bike Clinic Fee $150 (plus race fees and lifts)

Downhill Mountain Bike Race Coaching Dates
At most 2009 MSC, possible a winter Fontana race and some East Coast races

How to Register for a coaching session
Each coaching session 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 click on
the buy now button below (paypal will charge you a $18 fee) or pay by check by
sending a check to BetterRide, 7529 S. Turkey Creek Rd, Morrison, CO 80465 and
email your intention to
betterride@gmail.com , call Gene at (970) 261-1869
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.
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Gene Hamilton and Marla Streb with the Jan. 7-9
2005 Bootleg Canyon Downhill Camp riders.
"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
downhill mountain bike camp, joey schusler
Yeti and US Worlds Team rider Joey Schusler
practicing cornering in the 2008 BetterRide Downhill
Camp with Gene Hamilton and Greg Minnaar.
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