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Vélo Mag Training Camp
Vermont
May 18 to 21, 2012 • Price (taxes included) : $785
Trip length : 4 days / 3 nights > Level of difficulty : 4+
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Want to add a little relief to your bicycle outings? Head for Vermont and get a jump on spring! Up hill and down dale, this camp offers three days of training in the sublime Green Mountains.Daily schedule: Three biking excursions of 121 to 138 km with the coaches. Short afternoon technical and practical workshops: assessment of your cycling technique; tips on how to prepare for an outing; positioning yourself on your bicycle; uphill and downhill techniques; how to replenish your energy on the road; basic and advanced 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 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.
The package includes:
- 3 nights in three-star hotels, double occupancy;- 3 breakfasts and 2 evening meals;
- round-trip bus transportation between Saint-Lambert (Montreal south shore) and Montpelier.
From 20 to 30 cyclists, accompanied by two trainers including Yannick Cojan and our guide.
Start/Finish: Saint-Lambert/Montpelier
From day to day
Route: 381 kmDay 1 - Arrival in afternoon in Saint-Lambert and bus transfer to Montpelier.
Day 2 - Montpelier, Northfield, Roxbury, Randolph, Bethel, Gaysville, Pittsfield, Rutland (121 km).
Day 3 - Looped route via North Shrewsbury, Cuttingsville, Ludlow, East Wallingford, Wallingford (122 km).
Day 4 - Rutland, Florence, Forest Dale, East Middlebury, Bristol Centre, Waitsfield, Montpelier (138 km). Bus transfer to Saint-Lambert.
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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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 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.
A typical day
- 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).
Riding your bike
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!
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!
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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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