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Blue Mountain Rider Rating Scale Level 1: You have little experience riding a bike. You are comfortable riding on paved surfaces, but once you wander onto dirt or gravel you hesitate and feel uncomfortable. You have never ridden single track trails.
Level 2: You have experience riding a bike off-road (dirt/gravel path) and some experience riding single track. You are comfortable on double track (rail trails) trails with moderate climbs and descents, and are able to ride single track. This will be your first time riding a downhill bike.
Level 3: You have several years of experience riding cross-country, or motocross and are familiar with downhill mountain biking. You are comfortable on double track and single track trails with moderate climbs and descents, but steep descents make you uncomfortable.
Level 4: You are a downhill or freeride mountain biker. You are comfortable on double and single track trails with moderate to steep descents, but you are uncomfortable riding narrow man-made features.
Level 5: You are a downhill or freeride mountain biker. You are comfortable on double and single track trails with steep descents and riding narrow man-made features.
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Ride with Wade Simmons
July 16 - 18, 2010
Don’t miss your chance to learn and ride with the ‘’undisputed Godfather of freeride‘’, Wade Simmons! Limited availability!
Career highlights include:
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Pro Level Downhill racing for Rocky Mountain (1994-95)
- Winner of the Dual Slalom BC Cup Championship Jersey (1998)
- Winner of the Inaugural Red Bull Rampage Freeride contest (Utah, 2001)
- Multiple winner of the Ripper Series in North Vancouver
- Featured in MTB film segments with stand-outs like: Shift, Ride to the Hills, The first 4 Kranked videos, all the New World Disorder series and all the North Shore Extreme Series.
Date & Age Category:
July 16: Age 13 to 17 years old
July 17 & 18: Age 18 years +
Cost + taxes:
Blue Mountain Season Passholders: $99
Non Passsholders: $124.
NOTE: non-Passholder must complete a waiver to obtain mandatory Bike Park Pass (cost: $10)
Ability Level:
Intermediate - minimum
Level III on the Blue Mountain Rider Rating Scale
Other Requirements:
Riders must provide bike and safety equipment. Riders under 17 are required to wear a full face helmet and full armour protection (arms, legs, chest and back protection)
Details and Registration:
Call 877-445-0231 x6541
2010 Mountain Bike Events
Tuesday Night Cross-Country Series
Tuesday nights between June 29 - August 24
Take part in Ontario’s newest weeknight cross-country series! Join us on Tuesday nights for an hour of fun, competitive cross-country bike racing, followed by friendly après and prizes!
www.xcseriesatblue.com
East Coast Downhill Open
July 24 - 25
In partnership with Sirbikesalot Racing, the East Coast Downhill Open will showcase some of the best riders in Eastern Canada over two days. Come and check it out!
Ontario Cup Downhill Series Provincial Championships
August 14-15
Come and watch riders compete against the best riders from across the province on this challenging course!
Centurion Cycling Series
September 17-19
Don’t miss the last stop of the 2010 Centurion Cycling Series! After visiting Colorado and Winconsin, the tour will make its first Canadian debut in the Blue Mountains! Centurion Cycling is North America’s most exciting new bike adventure. It is based on the European concept of a gran fondo with a distinctive twist unique to this side of the Atlantic. Take part or come and watch cyclists riding for 25, 50 and 100 miles!
www.centurioncycling.com
*Every effort is made to ensure accuracy although errors may occur.
Programs, rates and dates are subject to change without notice. All rates
quoted in Canadian funds. Rates listed do not include
applicable taxes unless otherwise specified.
