Spokeswomen Mountainbike Camps

ABOUT SPOKESWOMEN
Our Mission is to inspire!

Located in Whistler, British Columbia, Spokeswomen Mountain Bike Camps encourage women riders of all levels to overcome fears and achieve their mountain biking goals in a fun, relaxed environment.

Spokeswomen Mountain Bike Camps cover the entire spectrum of mountain biking activities from bike fit and maintenance to off-road single-track skills including the basics in balance, climbing, and descending, as well as wheel lifts, drop offs, roots, and rocks. And for the more advanced riders, planks, stairs and whatever the trails wish to deliver!

Since 1996, Spokeswomen Mountain Bike Camps have worked with over 450 women. Founded by Angela Meharg in 1996, and now operated by Lead Instructor Sally Carmichael, the two joined forces to develop a series of camps and to expand the Spokeswomen concept.

Today, Spokeswomen Mountain Bike Camps are an integral part of the Whistler Mountain Bike Park, and one of the many quality programs offered through the Whistler Bike Park from May - August.

This season Spokeswomen presents five weekend camps for novice to intermediate riders and the NEW! Spokeswomen Freeride/Alumni Camp for advanced and returning riders.

Spokeswomen Instructors are certified through the Canadian National Coaching Certification Program and boast years of experience as coaches and elite athletes. Riders receive tailored instruction in groups of 1:6 instructors to riders. The Spokeswomen teaching format, designed by Sally Carmichael, former professional cross-country competitor, provides a consistent, safe yet adventurous learning experience.

Spokeswomen Camps offer a full weekend of great riding. To complete the weekend, meals are included and special accommodation rates and high performance bike rental rates are available for participants. Read on for more details.

Comments from some of our Summer 2000 Camp Participants

· "Thanks for having such a great idea as a bike camp by women for women!"
· "I loved the instructors' 'outgoing-ness', their ability to see you through what YOU wanted to learn, the faith they had for you."
· "Great learning environment, no intimidation with all-women participants, fun! Can't wait to set up an obstacle course at home!"
· "I learned to do things in one weekend that I expected to take months to learn. Very exciting!"
· "Great group, and the attitude towards us poor mortals was fabulous!"

2001 Camp Schedule
Dates and Rates

Weekend Spokeswomen Mountain Bike Camps
$299 CDN + GST

May 25 - 27
June 15 - 17
June 29 - July 1
July 20 - 22
August 17 - 19

NEW! Spokeswomen Freeride/Alumni Camp
$299 CDN + GST

July 13 - 15
Also includes celebrity coaches including former World Cup Competitor and Canada Cup Champion Downhiller Daamiann Skelton, video analysis and nutrition seminar.

Great for intermediate to advanced riders looking for specialized instruction in downhill, dual slalom and trials techniques.

Weekend Format

Friday evening Bike Seminar and weekend orientation
6:30-8:30pm Meet at the Glacier Shop, Whistler's Upper Village
Rider and instructor introductions, bike fitting and safety check/basic tune by professional bike technicians

What to bring: bike, helmet, gloves, water/water bottle

Saturday DAY 1
8:30am Meet at the Glacier Shop
Stretching / skill development
Lunch Included
Afternoon Guided rides with instructors
Destination and length of ride dependent on group desires, energy and skill level
6:30pm
Dinner included at Portabello Restaurant, located in the Chateau Whistler

Sunday DAY 2
9:00am Meet at the Glacier Shop
Lunch includedSunday is very similar to Saturday (more advanced skills are introduced)
4:00pm Apres Celebrations and weekend wrap up

Note: the Whistler Mountain Bike Park opens July 1st. July and August camps include access to the Mountain Bike Park.

Camps are limited to 24 participants per camp. Cycling groups are determined by skill level, ensuring that each participant is sufficiently challenged

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Contact: Christopher Quinlan