Sugoi Dirt Series Ready to Dish in 2003

The Dirt Series is back and better than ever in 2003. With Sugoi as title sponsor, Western Canada's premiere Women's Mountain Bike technical skill camps will be visiting seven communities in British Columbia and Alberta, bringing great riding and camaraderie to hundreds of women riders. Run in partnership with Cycling British Columbia and the Alberta Bicycle Association, the Sugoi Dirt Series offers expert instruction in a supportive environment for riders of all abilities. Riders who are just starting out in the world of Mountain Biking get to lay a groundwork of sound technical fundamentals while experienced bikers can add new skills and polish to their off-road arsenal.

Throughout the camps, emphasis is placed on building confidence and community,
so that the riders leave the camps energized, ready to test their own skills and
preach the gospel of mountain biking fun. According to Series Organiser Candace
Shadley "there is nothing more amazing than seeing people getting so excited about
your favourite sport. Time and time again, the campers tell me that they leave
with new self-confidence, energy and inspiration."

The Dirt Series' elite coaching
staff includes former World Champion Cindy Devine, current Canadian National Team
racer Sylvie Allen and Pro XC Racer Tanya Hawthorne Allen, while guest coaches
include two-time X Games Champ Aleisha Cline and Gravity Games medallist and World
Freeskiing Champ Alison Gannett. "We're really excited to play a bigger part in
the Dirt Series this year" said Paul Done, The Voice of Sugoi. "We really think
that the Dirt Series is the best-organized, best run Women's Mountain Biking program
in North America, and it's a perfect fit for our brand."

Sugoi Dirt Series 2003 Schedule

	May 31 - June 1 Sechelt, BC
	June 14 - 15 North Vancouver, BC
	July 5-6 Canmore, AB
	July 12-13 Panorama, BC
	August 16-17 Blue River, BC
	September 6-7 Calgary, AB
	September 20-21 Whistler, BC

Supporting sponsors of the Sugoi Dirt Series include Powerbar, Rocky Mountain
Bicycles, Smith Eyewear, Camelbak, fi'zi:k Saddles; Pedal Magazine, The Ride
Guide and Brave Soldier Products.

For Dirt Series information and registration, visit www.cycling.bc.ca or call
(604) 737-3034.
For more information on Sugoi, visit www.sugoi.ca.