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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
Full-Day Clinic available - July 28 and 29, 2012
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 four Kranked videos, all the New World Disorder series and all the North Shore Extreme Series.
Pricing (+ taxes):
$99 Early Bird Rate before June 1st, 2012
$129 Regular Rate after June 1st, 2012
NOTE: Lift tickets not included. Non-Passholders must complete a waiver to obtain mandatory Bike Park Pass (cost: $10)
Requirements:
- Riders must be able to ride all Blue Mountain downhill trails comfortably.
- Advanced to Expert skills will be required.
- Riders must be 13 years of age or older.
Other Requirements:
Riders must provide bike and safety equipment. Riders 17 and under 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
2012 Mountain Bike Events
Tuesday Night Cross-Country and Downhill Series
June - August
Take part in Collingwood’s weekly mountain bike series. Join us on Tuesday nights for an hour of fun, racing, followed by après and prizes. New this summer, we will be adding downhill to the series. Weekly races will rotate between cross-country and downhill.
Ontario Cup Downhill Race Provincial Championships
July 15, 2012
Ontario’s downhill race series will be returning to Blue Mountain for Summer 2012. Come and watch riders compete against the best from across the province on this challenging course!
East Coast Open
July 20 - 22, 2012
With tons of cash and prizing up for grabs, the East Coast Open will showcase some of the best riders in Eastern Canada over two days. Disciplines include Cross-Country, Downhill, Dual Slalom and Kids Race. Come and check it out!
Centurion Cycling Canada
September 14 - 16, 2012
Centurion Cycling is North America’s most exciting new bike adventure, featuring many top international riders. 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.
