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Vélo Mag Training Camp
Magog (1 day)
July 8, 2012 • Price (taxes included) : $95 > Level of difficulty : 4
July 22, 2012 • Price (taxes included) : $95 > Level of difficulty : 5
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Already a strong cyclist and want to get even better? In the space of a day, experience the spirit of a Vélo Mag training camp and combine discipline, technique and effort with the pleasure of learning from a pro. Ready, set, go!Daily schedule
• Biking excursion with the coaches;
• Short technical and practical workshops: assessment of your cycling technique; positioning yourself on your bicycle; uphill and downhill techniques; basic techniques for cycling as part of a pack.
Prerequisites
• Must be physically fit (minimum of 6 hours of training per week);
• Able to maintain an average minimum speed of 28 km/h for at least 2 hours;
• Must have cycled more than 2,000 km over the last cycling season, including at least three consecutive 60-km days;
• Cycle regularly as part of a group or pack;
• Use a road or touring bicycle.
The package includes:
- lunch.From 20 to 30 cyclists, accompanied by two trainers and our guide.
Start/Finish: Magog
Length:
July 8 : 81 km
July 22 : 105 km
From day to day
Itinerary subject to change.
Already a strong cyclist but want to get even better? The Vélo Mag training camp can help you test your limits and push through them. This involves combining early mornings, discipline, and technical and physical training with the pleasures of a magical setting. Experience genuine team spirit and improve your cycling under the efficient and empathetic guidance of a dedicated trainer. A great opportunity to go all out and learn how to excel. Ready, set, go!
Ride with Yannick Cojan
Canadian champion several times over (road and trail) and a very friendly cycling enthusiast, he will be more than pleased to share his vast experience as a racer and trainer with you.
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Only have one day? That’s still enough time to experience the spirit of a training camp, learn from a pro... and improve your technique! Magog, July 8 or 22, 2012
- Must be physically fit (minimum of 6 hours of training per week).
- Able to maintain an average minimum speed of 28 km/h for at least two hours.
- Must have cycled more than 2,000 km over the last cycling season, including at least three consecutive 60-km days.
- Cycle regularly as part of a group or pack.
- Use a road or touring bicycle.
- Depending on the particular camp, on-road training sessions from 50 to 130 km long.
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Short theoretical and practical workshops (evaluation of your cycling technique; advice on how to prepare for an outing; how to position yourself on your bicycle; techniques for climbs and descents; how to replenish your energy mid-ride; how to cycle as a member of a pack or how to be a more effective pack cyclist).
We understand the special relationship you have with your bike. Perfectly adjusted to your height and preferences, it gives you the comfort you need to fully appreciate the pleasures of travelling. We know that your bike is like an old friend, which is why all of our packages involving air flights and coach service include the transportation of your bicycle… your favourite travel companion!
Talk to a travel advisor:
514-521-8356 or
1-800-567-8356 [ext. 506]
Monday-Friday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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