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Ciclismo Euskadi cycling camp has been created for cyclists of all ability levels to have a place to come and meet their training objectives. Whether your goal is to focus on your racing style, improve your fitness or live out the dream of training and racing in Europe, Ciclismo Euskadi is the cyclist's perfect getaway.
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If you are interested in attending a cycling camp and riding in a fantastic cycling region in Europe why not learn how to properly train for your favorite sport at the same time? Then you can return home with not only fantastic memories of riding around Spain's beautiful Basque country but also equipped with the knowledge to get the most out of your rides. Soon you'll be beating your friends up the climbs on the weekend rides or finishing at the top in those races that you once struggled to finish.
While many other camps offer room, board and racing, our camp has gained the advantage by offering both racing cyclist and recreational cyclist alike the opportunity to be treated as a pro cyclist. We do this by providing VO2 max tests, lactate analysis and blood work to each racing cyclist and all touring/recreational cyclists who so desire. We are the only camp that offers this specific testing.
VO2 max tests do little to tell a rider how they should train, but it is a great indicator of your potential. The key to determining a customized training program like we provide is in the lactate analysis. This tells our camps Sports Physiologist, Inigo, which specific areas a cyclist needs work on. There is no better way to design a training program for a cyclist.
Blood work is done to determine a rider's hematocrit, hemoglobin, and enzyme levels. The results of this test tell Inigo whether a rider is depleted from over or improper training.
The combination of these three tests allows Inigo to craft a training plan for each individual rider. All testing is done on the latest and most sophisticated equipment that is used by doctors of professional cycling teams. No training camp is going to transform a rider into a far better cyclist in 1 or 2 weeks. Our goal is to provide you with the tools and information you need to achieve your goals in cycling. No matter how big or small they are."
Still not convinced? Please read a testimonial to Ciclismo Euskadi by ex-pro rider, Michael Carter
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The camp's hotel is situated just outside Vitoria on the border of the scenic Gorbeia Nature Park. This is much more convenient for training because you are quickly out of town and surrounded by ideal training routes. Each room in the hotel has two double beds, private toilet/shower, and satellite TV with complete live coverage of all major cycling races. The Mapei and ONCE teams periodically stay at this hotel when attending races in the area.
Breakfast is a typical European continental breakfast consisting
of croissants, toast, juice, and coffee. Lunch and dinner are very
filling and come with two entrees, dessert, and coffee. Red table
wine and bottled mineral water are also included in these meals.
These meals are ideal for satisfying hungry appetites after a day
of riding.
Each room will be shared with another rider or your non-cycling guest if one is coming with you. Individual rooms are available on a space available basis only for an extra $24/night.
Directly across the street from the hotel is a bus stop where you can catch a bus to Vitoria, San Sabastián, Bilbao, Madrid, Pamplona or virtually any other place you want to go. Transfers may be required to get to many cities.
Staff
The Staff at Ciclismo Euskadi cycling camp are all avid cyclists that share
your passion for cycling. Sports Physiologist Iñigo San Millán will help you
achieve your camp goals, whatever they may be. Mr San Millán has a long history
in training professional and amateur cyclists, not to mention professionals
from other sports. He brings his years of experience conducting physiological
tests on riders of many professional Spanish teams to our camp, giving you an
expert to help plan your best training schedule.
The guides for your training rides are all experienced riders with a background in racing, they know the best rides in the area to help maximise your training.
Training/Testing
Our cycling camp is primarily designed for riders who are looking to improve their cycling performance while living out their dream of training and riding in Europe like a European pro. No training camp is going to transform a rider into a far better cyclist in 1 or 2 weeks. Our goal is to provide you with the tools and knowledge you need to achieve your goals in cycling. No matter how big or small they are.
Camp Includes:
VO2 max tests do little to tell a rider how they should train, but it is a great indicator of your potential. The key to determining a customized training program like we provide is in the lactate analysis. This tells our camp's Sports Physiologist, Iñigo, which specific areas a cyclist needs work on. Blood work is done to determine a rider's hematocrit, hemoglobin, and enzyme levels. The results of this tests tell us whether a rider is depleted from over or improper training. A Body composition test is also done to determine the optimum power to weight ratio for each individual rider.
The combination of these tests allows Iñigo to design a customized training plan for each individual rider. All testing is done on the latest and most sophisticated equipment used by Sports physiologists like Iñigo and doctors of professional cycling teams. There is no better way to design a training program for a cyclist.
This type of testing is the exact same used by many top professional teams. At our camp this testing and customized training plans are all included. No other camp offers this level of scientific testing and training at price anywhere close to ours.
A high level of motivation and proper training are the ingredients needed to stimulate an increase in your performance. Each rider attending the camp will be able to under go the testing listed above in order to determine the proper amount and type of training each rider needs.
Cyclists who want to ride in a cycling clásica while staying with us must have either a current US racing license, International license which is available from USA Cycling, or you may purchase a one day license in Spain.
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We group riders into two categories based on what they aim to achieve during their stay. Both packages carry the same cost, though content of the packages vary.
Racing/Training riders are those cyclists who are looking to improve their cycling while living out their dream of training and racing in Europe.
The camp aims to provide these riders with the experts and equipment they
need to create a personalised training strategy,
and the atmosphere they need to make those strategies work
Racing/training rider package includes:
Touring Cyclists
The Touring Cyclists, like the racing/training riders, stay as a guest of our hotel and have the opportunity to join training riders during the week as well as the offer of the same physiological testing as offered to racing/training riders.
Touring riders differ from racing/training riders by splitting up to compete in classicas, club races, or other competitive races during the weekends. If it is a weekend with no larger events on, riders have the offer to follow some scenic local rides on their own, or riders may be able to accompany a local Spanish cycling club for a touring ride. Except for the Jesus Lorono and Las tres Grandes classicas, there are no guided rides for the touring riders on the weekends. This is a great time for exploring on your own. We will provide maps of scenic routes the Touring riders may choose to do on weekends.
More adventuresome riders may choose to take part in one of the many touring classicas on their own or with other touring riders from the camp.
Touring rider package includes:
The tests included with these packages are used to determine your exact training needs while staying at the camp and in the future. This type of testing is usually reserved only for top professional teams. At our camp all test and customised training plans are included in the package price.
While other camps offer racing, training, room and board, we have gained the edge by including these scientific tests in the interest of helping you achieve your season goals from an informed position
As every rider knows, a high level of competition coupled with effective training are the ingredients needed to increase your performance. Each rider attending our camp for a week or more will undergo the above testing to determine the correct amount and type of training the individual needs. This will maximise the riders gains.
When racing during your stay at the camp, you will either be taken to the race by a member of the staff or you will travel to and from the race with a local team rider that will assist you in getting registered and entered in the race.
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Training rides are guided and leave from the hotel between 8:30am and 10:00am depending on the weather and the length of the ride we have planned for that day. Typical ride lengths range from 30-85 miles. Average pace of the rides varies depending on terrain and distance; typical average speeds are between 17-21 mph. The terrain is mostly rolling to hilly with short climbs ranging from 1 to 4 miles in length. Flat to gentle rolling terrain is found in the Alava Valley where we also so some riding. There is no guided ride planed for Mondays. This is a day for ground transfers to and from the airport and/or a recovery day for riders who choose to extend their stay.
Weather conditions can vary quite a bit in most of Europe. Anyone who has
watched the Tour de France has probably noticed them riding in beautiful sunshine
one day and cloudy cool conditions the next day. The Basque country is no exception.
Normal conditions in this area are low to mid 80s with 1 or 2 cloudy days or
mornings a week.
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Cost is $895/week (US). The rate for non-cycling guests is $695/week, which includes your room and all 3 meals a day.
A $300 deposit is required to hold your reservation. After e receive your deposit you will be sent a confirmation of your reservation and pre-departure information which must be signed and returned to us. Your reservation must be paid in full at least 30 days before your arrival unless we arrange otherwise. Additional days can be added at any time provided we have rooms available, which should be no problem. There is a minimum stay of 1 week.
Please remember that we can only provide ground transportation to and from the Bilbao airport on Mondays.
Clásicas
These hugely popular and extremely well organized events are put on by large cycling clubs and are supposedly not competitive but a certain amount of friendly competition between clubs and riders is always present. These events are ideal for recreational racers and touring riders. The clásicas include aid stations with food and drinks, road marshals along the course, and placing. Prizes like medals and jerseys are awarded at these events depending on your placing.
Taking part in a clásica is a great way to test yourself against your Basque cycling counterparts. They also serve as a great introduction for riders who think they may want to try racing in Europe but aren't sure of their ability yet. Ability levels of the riders in these events range from category 2 racers in the US to that of a fitness/touring rider.
The 2003 touring clásica calendar will be available on
globeros.com
(click on cicloturismo).
If you will be staying with us over the weekend of July 5th,
you will get the opportunity to ride in a large fully-supported
Spanish clásica.
The Clásica Jesús Loroño on July 5th is 106 miles with 7 climbs ranging from 2-5 miles in length.
This is considered one of the most challenging clásicas in
the Basque country. This clásica typically has up to 500 participants,
which are split into two groups: one for faster and one for slower
riders. Clásicas such as this one provide a great challenge for
racers and touring riders alike. Proof of health insurance is
required to enter the clásicas. A current health insurance card
is valid proof. If you have a US domestic racing license from USA
cycling or your state/region you should also bring it.
In 2002 our camp's riders made Basque TV and Radio as the first and only Americans in the Jesús Loroño clásica. The organizers and riders are always excited to have us show up at their events.
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Cancellations| Period before sign up deadline of May 9th, 2003,when cancellation is received |
Cancellation charge as % of total amount paid |
| 6 weeks or more | $50 |
| 4 to 6 weeks | 50% |
| 2 to 4 weeks | 75% |
| 2 weeks to one day | 100% |
Payment and payment method
We accept Money Orders or Cashier's Check when paying in the United States.
Payments made in Spain can be done with cash or travelers' check. Credit
card payments can be made to Ciclismo Euskadi via paypal.com
To book your place with the Ciclismo Euskadi cycling camp, please complete our online booking form. Once you have completed the booking form, one of the camp staff will contact you to arrange payment of your deposit. Please note that we cannot hold a reservation until the deposit is received.
Car Rentals
If you would like to rent a car while staying with us, we strongly recommend
making the arrangements via the Internet, a travel agent, our your preferred
rental car company before leaving you native country. This is because you will
get a much better rate this way. Rental cars can be picked up in Vitoria or
at the Bilbao airport. We recommend renting a car if you would like to explore
the beautiful Basque countryside, especially if you are coming with a non-cycling
companion or are one of our touring riders that may want drive to one of the
cycling classicas which we haven't scheduled for the rest of the riders.
Getting to Ciclismo Euskadi
Getting to Ciclismo Euskadi is easier than you might think. The Bilbao airport is a 40 minute
drive from our hotel. We are able to provide transportation to and from the airport on Mondays (a
cost of US$10), and can help arrange other modes of transportation if you fly in or out on other
days, including bus, taxi or rental cars.
More Information?
Do you have any unanswered questions about Ciclismo Euskadi cycling camp? To
have your questions answered, please email Jon
Spindler or visit www.Ciclismo-Euskadi.com
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