Published February 2, 2010 01:32PM
By Singletrack.com
The Trek Dirt Series mountain bike skills program is expanding in 2010 with the goal of helping riders in the Western United States and Canada, particularly women, take their cross-country, downhill and freeride skills to the next level.
Registration for the series’ 16 stops opened Feb. 1. The skills program is geared toward beginner, intermediate and advanced riders at each weekend-long camp. Those interested in the program should register for their desired locale sooner than later as registration for some locations filled up in as little as 48 hours in 2009, according to Whistler-based Dirt Series camp founder Candace Shadley.
In its tenth year of existence, the Trek Dirt Series delivers instruction with the goal of developing skills through a supportive, step-by-step process that helps riders move beyond their fears to truly enjoy mountain biking. More than 5,000 riders, both male and female, have pedaled through the program since its inception in 2001.
“With Trek’s support, we’ve been able to dramatically increase our resources and expand our operation for 2010,” Shadley said. “This will be our first year providing instruction as far east as Colorado and also the first year our riders will have access to Trek’s Women’s Specific Design Factory Demo Team and fleet of demo bikes at every event.”
“Trek is pulling out all the stops for the 2010 Trek Dirt Series,” said Dean Gore, director of marketing at Trek. “We’re eager to augment our support for the growing women’s MTB market in North America and excited about partnering with a program as established and valuable as the Dirt Series.”
For more information on the Trek Dirt Series, visit www.dirtseries.com.