Climbing Camp

Details and Itinerary 

CTS Colorado Springs, CO

Climbing Camp

Date:              June 6-9, 2012

Focus:             Going uphill and downhill faster!

Location:        Colorado Springs, Colorado 

Nearly every cyclist we work with wants to improve his or her ability to ride uphill, and three-and-a-half day camp is just what you need. Held along the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains, in the shadow of Pikes Peak, this camp will teach you key techniques that help riders of all sizes and shapes excel when the road tips toward the sky. Since what goes up must come down, we'll also help you develop the confidence and skills you need to descend quickly, safely, and efficiently. Camps include a CTS Field Test and subsequent review of test data with the coaching staff. The coaching staff will determine your most efficient climbing pace so you can reach your climbing goals.

• Daily sessions Carmichael Training Systems Coaches
• Training presentations from CTS Coaches
• Professional Mechanics
• Complete Ride Support with GU Nutrition and Hydration products
• CTS Jersey
• Bike assembly/repacking
• 3 lunches, 1 dinner

Customize your Camp:

• 3D Dynamic Bike Fit add $300
• Lactate Threshold Test and VO2max add $300
• RMR and Body Composition add $100

Cost:  $1149.00

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 June 6, 2012. Camp registration will be from 3:00-5:00pm on June 6, 2012.  You must provide your own transportation in town. The conclusion of the camp will be June 9, 2012 after the final ride.

Bike Transport and Assembly:

If you are shipping your bike, please make sure it arrives at CTS or your hotel by Tuesday, June 5th, 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 are shipping your bike, please make sure it arrives at CTS by June 4th.  We will gladly assemble it and have it waiting for you. Our build/pack fee is $50.

Our address is:
Carmichael Training Systems
600 South 21^st Street Suite 100
Colorado Springs, CO 80904

(Please make sure your bike box/case is clearly labeled with your name)

Lodging

There are several hotels around Colorado Springs. All of which you can drive or RIDE to our offices from.

Acceptable Bikes

Due to the nature of this camp, and for the safety of all of the athletes and staff, time trial bikes and aero bars are not allowed for this camp. Your bike must be equipped with a standard set of road bars and brake levers. If you have questions about your bike setup, please contact the camp manager.

Airport:

Colorado Springs Airport (COS) is the closest airport to our offices and the Training Camp.

Denver International Airport (DEN) is an approximate 1.5 hour drive away.

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.

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.

Climbing Camp

Colorado Springs, CO

June 6-9, 2012