2008 Mountain Bike Camp Dates
Mar. 14-16 Atlanta, GA Mountain Bike Camp
Sold out
Mar. 28-30 Fruita, CO Mountain Bike Camp
Sold Out
April 4-6 Fruita, CO XC Skills Race Camp
Sold Out
April 18-20 Fruita, CO Mountain Bike Camp
Sold Out
April 25-27 Fruita, CO Pro XC Race Camp
Sold Out
May 9-11 Golden/Denver, CO Women's Mountain
Bike Camp Sold Out
May 20th -June 10th Denver area Afternoon
mountain bike clinic series (my 3 day camp in 4
afternoons) Series runs every Tuesday from
4:00-7:30 pm) 4 of 7 spots open
May 16-18 Golden/Lakewood, CO XC Race Camp
4 of 7 spots open
June 6-8 Fairfax, VA Mountain Bike Camp
2 of 7 spots open
June 13-15 Sol Vista Basin, CO Women's
Mountain Bike Camp 7 of 12 spots open
June 20-22 Palo Alto, CA Mountain Bike Camp
Sold Out
June 27-29 Sol Vista Basin, CO Beginner
Mountain Bike Camp 11 of 12 spots open
July 4-6 Sol Vista Basin, CO Intermediate/expert
Mountain Bike Camp 9 of 12 spots open
July 25-27 Sol Vista Basin, CO Women's Mountain
Bike Camp 12 of 12 spots open
Sep 5-7 Sol Vista Basin, CO Mountain Bike Camp
11 of 12 spots open
Sep. 12-14 Golden/Denver, CO Women's Mountain
Bike Camp 7 of 7 spots open
Sep 19-21 Park City, UT Core Skills 2 Camp
2 of 7 spots open
Sep 27-29 Fruita, CO Mountain Bike Camp
12 of 12 spots open
Oct 10-12 Golden/Lakewood, CO Mountain Bike
Camp 12 of 12 spots open
Private lessons with Gene Hamilton will be
available the Tue. -Wed. after each camp.
Mar. 14-16 Atlanta, GA Mountain Bike Camp
Sold out
Mar. 28-30 Fruita, CO Mountain Bike Camp
Sold Out
April 4-6 Fruita, CO XC Skills Race Camp
Sold Out
April 18-20 Fruita, CO Mountain Bike Camp
Sold Out
April 25-27 Fruita, CO Pro XC Race Camp
Sold Out
May 9-11 Golden/Denver, CO Women's Mountain
Bike Camp Sold Out
May 20th -June 10th Denver area Afternoon
mountain bike clinic series (my 3 day camp in 4
afternoons) Series runs every Tuesday from
4:00-7:30 pm) 4 of 7 spots open
May 16-18 Golden/Lakewood, CO XC Race Camp
4 of 7 spots open
June 6-8 Fairfax, VA Mountain Bike Camp
2 of 7 spots open
June 13-15 Sol Vista Basin, CO Women's
Mountain Bike Camp 7 of 12 spots open
June 20-22 Palo Alto, CA Mountain Bike Camp
Sold Out
June 27-29 Sol Vista Basin, CO Beginner
Mountain Bike Camp 11 of 12 spots open
July 4-6 Sol Vista Basin, CO Intermediate/expert
Mountain Bike Camp 9 of 12 spots open
July 25-27 Sol Vista Basin, CO Women's Mountain
Bike Camp 12 of 12 spots open
Sep 5-7 Sol Vista Basin, CO Mountain Bike Camp
11 of 12 spots open
Sep. 12-14 Golden/Denver, CO Women's Mountain
Bike Camp 7 of 7 spots open
Sep 19-21 Park City, UT Core Skills 2 Camp
2 of 7 spots open
Sep 27-29 Fruita, CO Mountain Bike Camp
12 of 12 spots open
Oct 10-12 Golden/Lakewood, CO Mountain Bike
Camp 12 of 12 spots open
Private lessons with Gene Hamilton will be
available the Tue. -Wed. after each camp.
Have more fun and ride with confidence! Learn
from the most experienced skills coach in the US.
Gene Hamilton is a licensed USA Cycling Expert Coach and has over
17 years of coaching experience including 11 years coaching
mountain biking. His coaching highlights include coaching many top
pro racers (Lynda Wallenfels, Chris Van Dine, ..) top junior experts
(Ben Hulse, Naish Ulmer, Parker Worthington, ...) and 100's of riders
who just want to get better. He is passionate about coaching and
riding and a pretty good racer too, in 13 seasons as a pro racer he has
won a Silver (2002) and two Bronze Medals (2006, 1999) at the UCI
World Masters Championships. All mountain bike clinics, camps and
private lessons are guaranteed to improve your riding or your
money back.
from the most experienced skills coach in the US.
Gene Hamilton is a licensed USA Cycling Expert Coach and has over
17 years of coaching experience including 11 years coaching
mountain biking. His coaching highlights include coaching many top
pro racers (Lynda Wallenfels, Chris Van Dine, ..) top junior experts
(Ben Hulse, Naish Ulmer, Parker Worthington, ...) and 100's of riders
who just want to get better. He is passionate about coaching and
riding and a pretty good racer too, in 13 seasons as a pro racer he has
won a Silver (2002) and two Bronze Medals (2006, 1999) at the UCI
World Masters Championships. All mountain bike clinics, camps and
private lessons are guaranteed to improve your riding or your
money back.
Email Gene at betterride@gmail.com or call
him at (970) 261-1869 for more information.
him at (970) 261-1869 for more information.
"Gene, Incredible! It's like night and day. I took my first ride
after your clinic, it's like taking your favorite challenging
singletrack and it becomes a four lane highway; you see your
favorite trail in a whole new light. Gene, I'm totally serious. I
went out this morning, my purpose being to work on .... (one of
the key things I teach). I was amazed at how it helped me in my
climbing. I make it up stuff that I know I would of walked up
before talking the clinic."
-Heather Anderson, happy bike rider the day after her first
Women's Mountain Bike Camp
after your clinic, it's like taking your favorite challenging
singletrack and it becomes a four lane highway; you see your
favorite trail in a whole new light. Gene, I'm totally serious. I
went out this morning, my purpose being to work on .... (one of
the key things I teach). I was amazed at how it helped me in my
climbing. I make it up stuff that I know I would of walked up
before talking the clinic."
-Heather Anderson, happy bike rider the day after her first
Women's Mountain Bike Camp
Read what riders are saying about BetterRide
Camps on the popular website mtbr.com
http://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?t=65655
Camps on the popular website mtbr.com
http://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?t=65655
Marla Streb with Happy campers Nancy and Lisa.
The 2004 Nashville crew, Sherri, Sandy, Namrita, Evan and Keith.
What You Will Learn
BetterRide camps are designed to give you learning tools for life. Gene starts with the core, fundamental skills of
mountain biking (they may be core skills but they are not intuitive so unless someone taught them to you it is unlikely
that you would know and understand them, which is why pro racers as well as advanced beginners take Betterride
Camps) and really gets the rider to understand these techniques with drills and then on trail riding.
Gene breaks down each skill and provides drills to master each skill (that you can use long after the camp). He
makes sure you understand the goal of a skill, why it works, how to do it, how it should feel and how it should look.
Mountain Bike Camps cover:
1. Setting your bike up for your kind of riding
2. Body position to keep you balanced, smooth and confident on the most difficult trails
3. Over coming fears/barriers to your improvement
4. Vision, most riders know to look ahead but struggle to do it, Gene will teach you how to and why
5. Braking skills, learn when and how to brake for a smooth more in control ride
6. Cornering skills, from tricky off camber turns to smooth banked corners learn to get through the corners in
balance, in control with exit speed
7. Descending skills, descend smoother, in balance with more confidence while using less energy
8. Climbing skills, climb the most technical climbs efficiently
9. Switchbacks, and slow speed balance
10. Mental skills that help you perform at your best
11. WHEELIES! drops and more advanced obstacle skills
Full Suspension, riding and set up
Some of my clients have been unhappy with their new bike and were wishing for their old hardtail. Believe me, most
new full suspension bikes climb and descend better than hardtails. It's just a matter of bike set up and riding style. I
will show you how to set up your bike and get the most out of your suspension.
Cancellation Policy
Because most BetterRide camps sell out well in advance if you cancel within 6 weeks of a camp I can not refund
your money (or I will lose out on the potential of the spot). BetterRide does offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee but
you must take the camp to get this refund.
BetterRide camps are designed to give you learning tools for life. Gene starts with the core, fundamental skills of
mountain biking (they may be core skills but they are not intuitive so unless someone taught them to you it is unlikely
that you would know and understand them, which is why pro racers as well as advanced beginners take Betterride
Camps) and really gets the rider to understand these techniques with drills and then on trail riding.
Gene breaks down each skill and provides drills to master each skill (that you can use long after the camp). He
makes sure you understand the goal of a skill, why it works, how to do it, how it should feel and how it should look.
Mountain Bike Camps cover:
1. Setting your bike up for your kind of riding
2. Body position to keep you balanced, smooth and confident on the most difficult trails
3. Over coming fears/barriers to your improvement
4. Vision, most riders know to look ahead but struggle to do it, Gene will teach you how to and why
5. Braking skills, learn when and how to brake for a smooth more in control ride
6. Cornering skills, from tricky off camber turns to smooth banked corners learn to get through the corners in
balance, in control with exit speed
7. Descending skills, descend smoother, in balance with more confidence while using less energy
8. Climbing skills, climb the most technical climbs efficiently
9. Switchbacks, and slow speed balance
10. Mental skills that help you perform at your best
11. WHEELIES! drops and more advanced obstacle skills
Full Suspension, riding and set up
Some of my clients have been unhappy with their new bike and were wishing for their old hardtail. Believe me, most
new full suspension bikes climb and descend better than hardtails. It's just a matter of bike set up and riding style. I
will show you how to set up your bike and get the most out of your suspension.
Cancellation Policy
Because most BetterRide camps sell out well in advance if you cancel within 6 weeks of a camp I can not refund
your money (or I will lose out on the potential of the spot). BetterRide does offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee but
you must take the camp to get this refund.
Women’s Mountain Bike Camps
Share a great riding and learning experience with other woman riders. Fun and informative mountain bike skills
camps for women. Improve your skills, gain confidence and enjoy your riding and/or racing!
Share a great riding and learning experience with other woman riders. Fun and informative mountain bike skills
camps for women. Improve your skills, gain confidence and enjoy your riding and/or racing!
Mountain Bike Camps with Marla Streb
Meet, ride with and learn from three time US
National Champion and Single Speed World
Champion Marla Streb. This is a rare chance to learn
from two of the best racer/coaches in the sport.
Meet, ride with and learn from three time US
National Champion and Single Speed World
Champion Marla Streb. This is a rare chance to learn
from two of the best racer/coaches in the sport.
Cross Country Mountain Bike Race Camps
These camps will shave 2-6 minutes an hour off your cross country race times (guaranteed). Email Gene about
skills coaching for your team.
These camps will shave 2-6 minutes an hour off your cross country race times (guaranteed). Email Gene about
skills coaching for your team.
Get your FREE copy of Gene's special mini-course on The Top 10 Riding Mistakes made by many
riders and how to avoid them. Subscribe to the BetterRide Newsletter for FREE monthly riding tips!
riders and how to avoid them. Subscribe to the BetterRide Newsletter for FREE monthly riding tips!
Gene coaches the Sorella Womens Team, read what
they have to say about his coaching by clicking here.
they have to say about his coaching by clicking here.
How to Register for a camp
Each clinic is limited to seven riders (or 12 when I use an assistant coach such as World Champions Marla Streb
and Greg Minnaar (not only great racers but great 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.
Camp Pricing
3 day camps are $599 outside of Colorado and $499 in Colorado. Camps with Marla Streb as guest coach are $599.
Each clinic is limited to seven riders (or 12 when I use an assistant coach such as World Champions Marla Streb
and Greg Minnaar (not only great racers but great 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.
Camp Pricing
3 day camps are $599 outside of Colorado and $499 in Colorado. Camps with Marla Streb as guest coach are $599.
I'm riding so well now. I'm doing the drills
and trying to keep my head up and mind
free. In the last month, I've cleaned
sections I've been working on for six
years. On Saturday, I made two technical
uphill sections that I've always bypassed
because I was intimidated.
Anytime you need someone to vouch for
your program, I'm your man.
Hey, I made the MTB Hall of Fame after I
took your class! USA TODAY adventure
sports reporter and 2007 Mountain Bike
Hall of Fame inductee Sal Ruibal
and trying to keep my head up and mind
free. In the last month, I've cleaned
sections I've been working on for six
years. On Saturday, I made two technical
uphill sections that I've always bypassed
because I was intimidated.
Anytime you need someone to vouch for
your program, I'm your man.
Hey, I made the MTB Hall of Fame after I
took your class! USA TODAY adventure
sports reporter and 2007 Mountain Bike
Hall of Fame inductee Sal Ruibal
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