Clinic: TT and lead-outs Criterium advanced skills: Thursday June 3 - 4:30-7:30 p.m.
As you know, not always the strongest rider wins a race. Skills, techniques and strategies determine a winner.
In one afternoon learn and practice strategic tips and techniques from a TT Olympic silver medalist and world champion. You will learn what you need to achieve that top 5-10 finish you have been aiming and training so hard for.
3 hours "escorted and supported" training ride with Mari Holden, starting at Davanti Cycling coaching center.
Mari Holden will teach you the proper TT warm-up, how to handle tight turns in a TT not to miss precious seconds, pacing during a TT, lead-outs during Criterium races.
You will end this incredible evening with a Dinner and after-training briefing with Mari Holden at Bacaro
Cost: US$ 115/person (dinner included) - based on a minimum of 5 participants
Introduction to Racing for Women: Friday June 4 through Sunday June 6
Are you a strong rider who would you like to approach racing but you're intimidated?
Would you like to start racing but you don't know how to get ready for a race and what does it take to be ready for a race? Are you wondering if you have the right techniques and skills?
This 3 days training camp IS FOR YOU !!!!
You will :
Get tested and know your power and HR at threshold as well as your correct training zones to train right.
Learn: Basic Criterium skills (fast cornering, touching
wheels and lead-outs), TT (warm-up, pacing, position),
uphill and downhill skills
Learn: How to taper before your race
Pre, post and during nutrition for a race
Detailed Program:
Friday morning:Testing and/or Bike Fitting by M.S. Exercise Physiologist Luisa Sullivan
Friday afternoon: Training ride with Mari Holden
Friday evening:Dinner and briefing on the training ride with Mari Holden - Pre-race checking list
Saturday morning: Training ride with Mari Holden
Saturday afternoon: lecture on Tapering and Nutrition specific for racing by Luis Sullivan
Saturday evening: dinner and extensive Q&A session with Mari Holden
Sunday morning: long supported ride and lunch with Mari Holden
Cost: US$ 550 The cost includes:
LT Test (if you already know your training zones you can substitute the LT Test with the Athlete Power Profile test or with a bike fit). You get 25% off from any additional service.
3 supported training rides with Mari Holden
Briefings and lectures
2 dinners and Sunday lunch
NOT included: airline tickets, hotel accommodations, lunches on Friday and Saturday. We can help to arrange accommodations and transportations for you on request.