Details and Itinerary
CTS Brevard, NC
Triathlon Performance Camp
Date: June 20-23, 2012
Focus: Increasing your pace/splits for any triathlon distance
Location: Brevard, North Carolina
The camp is three and a half days of training and presentations, and is open to athletes of all ability and experience levels. You’ll learn the skills needed to produce your best finish at a triathlon. All workouts will begin at our Brevard North Carolina location.
Brevard is a small town located in Western North Carolina, nestled between the Pisgah National Forest and the DuPont State Forest of the Appalachian Mountains. Known as the “land of waterfalls”, Brevard is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Brevard is not only famous for its abundant outdoor activities, but also plays host to a vibrant downtown scene with art galleries, terrific restaurants, theatre, the Brevard Music Center, and Brevard College
Temperatures in June can vary from 50-70 degrees at mid-day, and summer rains are likely. Please come prepared to ride in all weather conditions.
Included:
- Daily training sessions with Carmichael Training Systems Coaches
- Use of PowerTap power meter
- Daily power analysis with CTS coach
- Complete ride and run support with GU nutrition and hydration products
- Training presentations with our Coaches
- Swim video analysis
- CTS jersey or singlet
- Entry into an Ironman 70.3 race
- 2 lunches, 2 dinners
Cost: $1499.00
Members receive a 5% discount on training camps. (Airfare, Lodging and Transportation not included.)
Registration:
A non-refundable $300.00 deposit is due at time of registration. The remaining balance is due 30 days prior to the camp and will be billed automatically. The credit card information used for your deposit will be billed unless otherwise arranged with the CTS accounting department.
Cancellation:
If you have to cancel for any reason, your deposit may not be refunded depending on when you cancel. Additional cancellation fees may also apply.
Cancellation Fees:
- 6 business days – 30 calendar days prior: Deposit only
- Within 5 business days of the start of camp: Deposit plus 50% of remaining balance
Carmichael Training Systems reserves the right to cancel a camp. We will do so at least 30 days prior to the beginning of the camp. In this event, you will be issued a full refund. CTS is not responsible for fees associated with planning your trip, such as airfare.
All fees will be applied to the camp for which you are registered. If you have to cancel for any reason, your deposit and all subsequent payments will be applied to the camp for which you have registered and cannot be transferred to an alternate camp.
Exceptions to this policy cannot be made for any reason, including weather or personal emergencies.
Arrival/Departure:
We recommend you arrive by Wednesday, June 20th, 2012. Camp registration will be from 3:30-5:30pm on Wednesday, June 20, 2012. You must provide your own transportation in Brevard. The conclusion of the camp will be Saturday, June 23rd, 2012 after dinner.
Bike Transport and Assembly:
If you are shipping your bike, please make sure it arrives at CTS or your hotel by Tuesday, June 19th, 2012. If you wish to ship your bike, we recommend using Sports Express. They provide door to door pick/up and delivery of your bike. You will need to pack your bike, or have it packed for you, and Sports Express will take care of the rest. Sports Express can be found at www.sportsexpress.com/trainright.
Bike assembly and repacking are included in this camp.
If you’d like to send your bike to CTS Brevard, please use the following address for shipping your bike(s):
Carmichael Training Systems
147 East Main St
Suite 101
Brevard, NC 28732
(Please make sure your bike box/case is clearly labeled with your name)
Airport:
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) is a short 15 minute drive to our offices, and 25 minutes to recommended hotels.
Charlotte Douglas International (CLT) is an approximate 2 hour drive away, and Greenville Regional Airport (GSP) is approximately 60 minutes drive from Asheville.
Lodging:
You are responsible for you own lodging at this camp. We list our suggestions for hotels below.
There are several hotels around Brevard.
http://trainright.com/locations/cts-asheville/brevard-local-information
Red House Inn
266 West Probart Street
Brevard, NC 28712
828-884-9349
www.brevardbedandbreakfast.com
Hampton Inn Brevard
275 Forest Gate Drive
Pisgah Forest, NC 28768
828-883-4800
Holiday Inn Express
1570 Asheville Highway
Brevard, NC 28712
828-862-8900
www.brevardexpress.com
Things to Bring
Items to pack for any of our camps:
- Clean bicycle, tuned and ready to ride
- Helmet
- Jerseys at least 4 (short and or long sleeve)
- Shorts at least 4 pair
- Wind Vest
- Base layer 1 or 2 lightweight
- Rain Jacket
- Arm Warmers
- Socks
- Cycling gloves short finger
- Cycling Shoes/pedals (carry these with you if traveling by plane)
- Eyewear/sunglasses
- Chamois cream
- Small tote or backpack for anything you wish to keep in support vehicles.
- Heart Rate Monitor and/or Power Meter (Power Tap or SRM or other)
- Sunscreen
- Toiletries for clean up between rides
- Swim goggles
- Swim suit
- Swim Towel
- Running shoes
- Running shorts
- Running shirts
Items to add just in case.
- Light jacket
- Medium weight jacket
- Long sleeve and/or thermal jersey
- Long finger gloves
- Shoe covers/booties
- Leg or knee warmers or light tights
Other items to consider:
- 12-27 or 12-25 cassette – If you are not accustomed to climbing, are a beginner cyclists or are attending a climbing camp.
- Bottles/mix/food – if you will be arriving before a camp begins or remaining afterward, and wish to ride, please bring what food/drink supplies you will need for your riding.
We will have sport drinks, food, spare tubes/tires, etc in our follow vehicles. Each day we will prepare water bottles for your bike using GU Electrolyte Brew, and will provide you with GU Energy products for use during the camp.
If you have any questions about what to pack or what to look for when purchasing cycling clothing or supplies, please contact us at 866-355-0645.
Triathlon Performance Camp
Brevard, NC
June 20-23, 2012
| Wednesday |
| 3:30-5:30pm |
Registration and Bike drop off. |
| 6:00pm |
Dinner and Introductions Provided by CTS. Location TBD |
| Thursday |
| 8:00am |
Presentation: Sports nutrition for triathlon
|
| 9:00am – 12:00pm |
Ride: Cycling Field Test |
| 12:00pm |
Lunch provided by CTS
|
| 1:30pm |
Presentation: Analysis and application of Cycling Field Test Data |
| 3:00pm |
Swim: Stroke Technique and Analysis |
| Friday |
| 8:00am |
Run: Field Test and Endurance Run |
| 10:30am |
|
| 12:00pm |
Lunch provided by CTS |
| 1:30pm |
Presentation: Analysis and application of Run Field Test Data |
| 3:00pm |
Ride/Run: Transition skills and recovery ride |
| Saturday |
| 8:00am |
Ride: Interval brick work in Power and Pace Ranges |
| 11:30am |
|
| 12:00pm |
Presentation: Race Day Logistics |
| 2:00pm |
Data Recall with Coaches |
| 6:00pm |
Final Dinner, provided by CTS! |
|
June 20-23, 2012
