ZEP MTB Camps Announces 2023 Program Schedule

Press Release: ZEP Mountain Bike Camps

ZEP Mountain Bike Camps is kicking off our 17th year of operations with Paul launching a new coaching podcast Donuts & Bikes: The Mountain Bike Coaching Podcast, as well as continuing to grow our ZEP Racing and regular riding and coaching programs.

The hosts for Donuts & Bikes, Paul Howard (ZEP MTB Camps Owner & Head Coach, PMBIA Co-Founder, Past President, Director of Programs & Development & Master Course Conductor) and Kristian Jackson (Senior Lecturer at Appalachian State University’s Department of Recreation Management & Physical Education, Trail Boss Rocky Knob Bike Park, PMBIA Mentor Course Conductor) are two of the top-tier, industry leading mountain bike coaches and instructor trainers, with over 40 years of collective experience. If you're a rider or coach looking to up your game and dig into the nuances of skills progression and/or coaching methodology, this podcast is for you... plus there's a feature donut on every episode!!


ZEP is proud to announce the details for our unique lineup of 2023 mountain bike season long programs and skills camps. Our diverse, world-class camps in Whistler are also continuing to grow in Okanagan, bringing our consultancy and coaching experience with some of the industry's top coaches to British Columbia’s interior. Our programs take place on some of the best trails in the world in Whistler Valley, including the famous Whistler Bike Park, Silver Star Bike Park and Crawford Trails in the Okanagan.


We have a full line-up of programs this year that can cater to all levels of riders and ages, from groms to adults, to up-and-coming racers. We have more than doubled the ZEP Racing and the Youth Development teams in the last couple of years, now the extended ZEP Racing program allows teams to attend away races and series as well as local events.

ZEP WHISTLER
In Whistler for 2023, Kids Spring and Summer programming has now extended age limits in Whistler allowing our recreational riders to ride with ZEP for longer as well as the MTB Men's program and the MTB Women's Spring and Fall programs. There’s truly something for every rider!


“Coaches are well trained, with a good eye for identifying areas on which to improve, and are dynamic and effective in communicating how to do this. (They are super fun people too.) Programs are well-organized, with professional and clear communication pre- and during program, and it's always easy to reach out and talk with someone if there are questions/issues, with staff who are open to feedback. Highly, highly recommended if you want a seamless and fun program to reach your bike goals.” Christina

ZEP Racing is proud to support and encourage youth racing and riders, providing a safe and fun learning environment for all interested in developing as part of a team. ZEP Racing has four program options available for 2023, each designed to accommodate different riders needs for the upcoming race season; ZEP Race, GROM Race, ZEP Enduro and Race Prep and Support.


Our 2023 Skills Camps include the Enduro Weekender and Weeklong Camps and Women's Skills Weekend Camps. In the two-day Women's Camps, riders can choose from a Fundamentals Camp that focuses on beginner riders or the Progression Camp that is specifically designed for riders looking to get more comfortable on trails. In all adult programs, riders will find the right balance between encouragement, support and progression as these camps aim to take your skills and confidence to the next level.



ZEP OKANAGAN
New in the Okanagan for 2023 is the GROM Program lead by ZEP Regional Manager Jon Matlock. For kids ages 12-15 years who are interested in developing beyond the SHRED program and participating in some local races. ZEP continues to offer Kids Spring and Summer programming for kids ages 8-12 after school and Saturdays.

The popular Women's Nights are back running once a week, starting in May. These programs are great for those who are new to the sport or wanting to up their skills for the season to come.


To register or find out more information about any camps or programs, visit our website.

“I am an experienced rider but my progress has plateaued the last few seasons as I venture into more expert terrain with higher consequences. The sessions with Jon have transformed my riding by leaps (literally) and bounds. I'm riding faster, with more skill, more control and with more confidence.” Alan


About ZEP MTB CAMPS
Established in 2006, ZEP Mountain Bike Camps is Whistler's premier coaching and instructor training company; with the goal to provide the most professional and productive coaching possible, giving riders real, genuine improvement to maximize their fun, progression and safety. ZEP continually strives to offer the ultimate mountain bike coaching and riding experiences through the industry's finest and most certified instructors; those who train and certify other instructors.

ZEP pioneered and co-founded the non-profit PMBI Association, the industry's largest provider of mountain bike instructor certification courses and global mountain bike certification standard.

ZEP is proudly sponsored by:

• Transition Bikes
• Troy Lee Designs
• Shimano MTB
• DT Swiss
• Chromag
• EVOC
• CushCore

Photos:
Ben Walker Photography
Nick Thomas Photography
Paul Howard
Bike Park Photos


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