Haute Route North America Expands Partnership With Carmichael Training Systems

Official Partnership Includes Dedicated Training Camps for Mavic Haute Route Rockies and Haute Route Asheville in 2018

(COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.) November 20, 2017 – Haute Route, the world’s most prestigious multi-day event series for amateur cyclists, has expanded its partnership with Carmichael Training Systems (CTS) as its exclusive coaching partner for all U.S. events. As part of this augmented partnership, CTS, the world-wide leader in endurance training, sports nutrition and performance coaching, will provide dedicated training camps for Mavic Haute Route Rockies and Haute Route Asheville in 2018.

“CTS is the undeniable leader in the cycling coaching industry and our partnership will provide Haute Route riders with exclusive benefits, including training tips, nutritional advice, riding instruction, and unique training camp opportunities,” said Alain Lambert, Chairman Haute Route North America. “We’re excited to bring the expertise and experience of CTS directly to the Haute Route North America athletes.”

The Mavic Haute Route Rockies training camp is slated to take place in Boulder, Colorado from April 25-28, 2018 and will include training tips for riding on hard-packed dirt, reconnaissance of climbs from the official course and general training recommendations for all Haute Route North America events.  To register, go to: https://trainright.com/camp-v2/mavic-haute-route-rockies-prep-camp-boulder-april-2018/

From May 15-17, 2018, CTS will host a three-day cycling camp leading into Haute Route Asheville that will primarily focus on coach-led rides on the official course to prepare for the event. These guided and supported rides are designed to allow riders to enjoy one to three additional days in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains in addition to their Haute Route experience. Rides will be led by two time US National Champion and CTS Coach Matthew Busche and Senior Coach Reid Beloni. Athletes can choose to purchase all three days of the Haute Route Asheville camp or each day individually.  To register, go to: https://trainright.com/camp-v2/haute-route-asheville-pre-event-guided-rides/

“Haute Route has done an excellent job developing world-class events that give amateur cyclists a true sense of what it’s like to be a pro,” said Chris Carmichael, CEO and Founder of CTS. “Last year’s inaugural Mavic Haute Route Rockies was a remarkable experience for athletes and a great way to introduce Haute Route in North America. We’re proud to be partnered with Haute Route and excited about the new Haute Route North America events.”

Haute Route was created in 2010 by global sports marketing and event company OC Sport to deliver an unparalleled professional experience both on and off the bike for amateur riders. Taking place in the world’s most iconic cycling destinations, the events are timed, ranked and fully supported with premium services typically reserved for the pro’s. Haute Route launched its first North American event in June of 2017 with the Mavic Haute Route Rockies. For more information and to access the full 2018 Haute Route calendar of events, which includes three new three-day U.S. events, Haute Route San Francisco (April 20-22), Haute Route Asheville (May 18-20) and Haute Route Utah (September 14-16), please visit www.hauteroute.org.

A pioneering company in the endurance coaching industry, CTS has improved the performance of more than 15,000 athletes over the past 15 years. Founded by renowned coach and author Chris Carmichael and home to more than 40 full-time, professional coaches, CTS provides personal coaching, training camps, and Endurance Bucket List experiences to athletes of all ability levels. For more information, visit www.trainright.com.

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Katrina Younce
Mile 44 for Haute Route North America
T: 310-995-3619
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