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Join us for one of our early season two-day Climbing Camps in the Alpes Maritimes. Scattered in the mountains around Nice are some of the most spectacular climbs in Europe - with great early season weather and quiet roads you'll not want to get off your bike all weekend!

What's included

Two days of cycling and two lectures (see below) by Marc Becker, ironguides professional endurance coach. During the weekend we'll discuss topics specific to cycling climbing, including:

  • Power to weight ratios and when weight matters
  • How to pace a climb
  • Vertical gain and why speed is less relevant than you think
  • Optimal climbing technique and gearing
  • Climbing nutrition
  • Proper apparel
  • Using an altimeter to assist your climbing skills

During Camp you'll hone your climbing skills on some of the local legends such as the col d'Eze and famous the col de la Madonne, written into history as the point where Lance Armstrong launched his comeback from cancer. Later in the season we'll tackle the Hors Categorie col de Turini and Madone d'Utelle.

Dates

March 22 - 23 2008

Put the finishing touches on your Etape preparation and join us for a weekend of tackling some of the bigger climbs in the Nice area. We'll hit the Hors Categorie Col de Turini and some of the other nearby climbs, and venture off the beaten track onto some of the little known, steeper climbs in the area on Day 2.

By the end of this weekend you'll be ready for the Etape!

Dates

May 31 - June 1

   

Cost

195 Euros covers instruction, guiding and lecture materials. A 50% refund is available for any cancellations up to 30 days prior to your Camp. Each camp is limited to 8 participants. Minimum 4 participants required. All travel, accommodations and food and beverage expenses are extra. Once you book your Camp, we'll send you an email with further details and a list of what to bring.

Location

To make it as convenient for you as possible, we base this camp out of Nice in the south of France. We suggest you book a hotel anywhere near Nice airport or on the Promenade des Anglais. You will be sent the location on the Promenade des Anglais (Nice's famous water front promenade) where Camp will convene. Contact us if you need assistance booking your hotel.

Travel

You'll need to book a flight for Friday arrival in Nice (or sooner if you prefer). Camp begins Saturday morning at 09:00 and ends Sunday afternoon at 16:00.

From To Training Camp Price
Pay
8-Mar 9-Mar Climbing 101
195 EUR
22-Mar 23-Mar Climbing 101
195 EUR
19-Apr 20-Apr Climbing 101
195 EUR
7-Jun 8-Jun Etape du Tour Climbing Prep
195 EUR
13-Jun 14-Jun Etape du Tour Climbing Prep
195 EUR

 

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