May 14, 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 Organizer 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 (Reunion Weekend)

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
http://www.cycling.bc.ca  or call (604) 737-3034. For more informati