
| "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 |


| 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. |
| 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) |

| 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 |

| 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. |