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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 9 - 10, 2011
Don’t miss your chance to learn and ride with the ‘’undisputed Godfather of freeride‘’, Wade Simmons! Limited availability!
Career highlights include:
-
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.
Age Category:
15 years +
Cost + taxes:
$99 Early Bird Rate before May 1st, 2011
$129 Regular Rate after May 1st, 2011
NOTE: Cost does not include lift tickets. non-Passholder must complete a waiver to obtain mandatory Bike Park Pass (cost: $10)
Ability Level:
- Advanced to Expert
- Riders must be able to ride all Blue Mountain downhill trials comfortably
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
2011 Mountain Bike Events
Tuesday Night Cross-Country Series
Tuesday nights between July 5 - August 30
The XC Series at Blue is Collingwood’s all-ages cross-country mountain bike race series. Every Tuesday night for 9 consecutive weeks from July 5 to August 30, riders of all ages are invited to race in this fun, grassroots series. New for 2011 is the XC Kids Track where kids 9 & under can learn the basic skills of Mountain bike racing under the supervision of the Blue Mountain Bike Pros. A team challenge has also been added to the mix, inviting local shops teams, friends and families to race in a collective effort for the team title.
www.xcseriesatblue.com
Ontario Cup Downhill Series Races
July 2 - 3
Come and watch riders compete against the best for points!
Trailblazing Festival
Saturday July 16
Blue Mountain is sponsoring the Sidewinder Chair lift at Kelso Conservation between 10:30am and 4:30pm.
Blue Mountain will be bringing a Fun Lounge inside the trailer for guests to hang out in. Check out their tents with Downhill Mountain Biking gear and armour display and special deals on Blue Mountain passes, Prizes, swag and more. www.mtbonfestival.com
Trailblazing Festival Special
Visit the Blue Mountain booth at the Trailblazing Festival for 2 for 1 specials on the Intro to Downhill Guided Experience, Downhill bike rentals and lift tickets.
East Coast Open
August 12 - 14
Blue Mountain Resorts in partnership with Sirbikealot Racing, is excited to welcome the return of the East Coast Open Mountain Bike Race and Expo. New to the event this year is the addition of two new race disciplines; Cross Country and Dual Slalom. With the collaboration of the Downhill and Cross Country races the event organizers expect more than 600 participants to attend, making it one of the largest mountain bike events in Eastern Canada.
This event caters to elite racers from all over the world hoping to claim the East Coast Open title and Eastern Canada’s largest race prize purse; more than $10,000 in cash and prizing. The East Coast Open Expo will showcase the brand new 2011 line up of mountain bike products from the top vendors in the industry. In addition to the Pro-Elite category, the East Cost Open will also include Amateur and Junior categories to encourage local participation and to provide something for every level of racer.
www.sirbikealotracing.com
Ontario Cup Downhill Series Provincial Championships
September 3 - 5
Come and watch riders compete against the best riders from across the province on this challenging course!
Centurion Cycling Series
September 16 - 18
Don’t miss the last stop of the 2011 Centurion Cycling Series following the Winconsin race. Blue Mountain is thrilled to be hosting the event again this year.
Centurion Cycling is North America's most exciting new bike adventure. It is based on the unique nature and beauty of a European gran fondo and the all-inclusive nature of cycling. 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.
