Brevard Spring Training Cycling Camp & Assault On The Carolinas March 2020
- Brevard
- Mar 30 - Apr 4, 2020
- Cycling Spring Training
Build Your Fitness on Beautiful Country Roads, Then Test Your Legs at the Assault on the Carolinas Ride
We all need a long training block or time away from the grind and to pretend like it’s our job to ride our bike, and get a concentrated dose of training and coaching.
Our Spring Cycling Camp is just that. Spend 5 days on your bike focusing on early season endurance miles and refining your group riding skills alongside our team of coaches in one of the best kept secrets on the East Coast. Every mile will bring beautiful views of the Blue Ridge Mountains as we roll along quiet country roads through fertile green valleys. At camp you will be treated like a professional cyclist in every way: professional mechanical support, individual power file analysis with our coaches, and catered meals created specifically with your training in mind.
As a bonus our last day of camp is the annual Assault on the Carolinas Cycling event. A great way to join 1000 other cyclists on a great route and push ourselves one last time.
CAMP FOCUS
Endurance Miles + Event
DURATION
5 Days / 4 Nights
DAILY MILEAGE
40-80+ Miles
DAILY ELEVATION
2000-6500 FT
ROUTE TERRAIN
Short Climbs / Mountainous
The CTS Camp Experience
Personalized Training Advice From Professional Coaches, Unparalleled Support, World-Class Locations, and Lasting Memories
ON THE BIKE
OFF THE BIKE
CAMP FEATURES
Recommended Accommodations
PILOT COVE RENTAL CABINS
These cabins are just up the hill from CTS and are designed to seamlessly interact with the outdoors. Fully finished with a kitchen, bathroom, living area, washer/dryer, mudroom, covered deck, secure bike storage, bike wash station, and private parking, these cabins are your perfect home away from home in the mountains.
HAMPTON INN BREVARD
Limited Availability: 25% Off Room
Call the Hampton Inn and mention CTS.
Experience the quiet of the woods at the Hampton Inn Brevard hotel near Pisgah National Forest and just down the street from our CTS Training Center.
Additional Details
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Camp Itinerary
DAY 0
CHECK-IN DAY – 3/30/2020
Check-in Time: 3:00-5:00 PM
Where: CTS Brevard Training Center
Arrival: Arrive at the CTS Brevard Training Center to check in and get ready for the week ahead!
Dinner: CTS Brevard Offices- Catered by Blue Ridge Bakery @ 6:00-8:00PM
DAY 1
CTS FIELD TEST
Mileage: 40- 50
Elevation Gain: 2700-3500 FT
Ride Time: 4 – 4.5 Hours
Description: New camp athletes and alumni will complete the CTS Field Test and a bike skills session before concluding the day with some endurance riding.
Training Presentation @ 8:00AM (Power Presentation -Hands on Headunit and Training Peaks Education)Data Downloads @ 3:30-5:00PM
Breakfast: CTS Office @ 7:00AM
Lunch: CTS Office 2:30PM
Dinner: On Your Own
DAY 2
THE PARKWAY LOOP
Mileage: 64-74
Elevation Gain: 5000-6000 FT
Ride Time: 4.5 – 5.5 Hours
Description: Climb from the Davidson River to the top of the ridge and to the Blue Ridge Parkway before screaming down to the northern side of the ridge. Once there we will ride around Lake Logan before again climbing up via Hwy 215 back to the Blue Ridge Parkway. One more epic descent and we are back to the rolling terrain of the French Broad River and home!
Training Presentation @ 8:00AM Nutrition
Data Downloads @3:30-5:00PM
Breakfast: CTS Brevard Offices@ 7:00AM
Lunch: CTS Brevard Offices @ 2:30PM
Dinner: On Your Own
DAY 3
THE ETOWAH SHUFFLE
Mileage: 50-60
Elevation Gain: 2450 – 3000 FT
Ride Time: 3.5 – 4.5 Hours
Description: A favorite of the staff and locals alike today will be a break from the longer climbs of the first days of camp. We will run through the Mills River Valley and Etowah North toward the South Mills Recreational area of Pisgah National Forest. Making a large loop once at our furthest point the groups will ride back toward Brevard. Again on the rolling terrain of the river valley. However, don’t let this description deceive you on the overall elevation of the day. The continuous rolling hills of the valley add up to a good deal of total climbing for the day!
Training Presentation @ 8:00AM Yoga and Strength Work for Cyclists
Data Downloads @ 3:30-5:00PM
Breakfast: CTS Office @ 7:00AM
Lunch: CTS Office@ 2:30PM
Dinner: On Your Own
DAY 4
THE LOOKING GLASS FALL RECOVERY RIDE
Mileage: 10-15
Elevation Gain: 400 – 500 FT
Ride Time: 1.5 – 2.5 Hours
Description: Today is geared toward rest and recovery. We will ride lightly into the Pisgah National Forest toward Looking Glass Falls. Along the way a few photos and some simple pace line drills will come into play for sure!
Training Presentation @ 8:00 AM- The Assault on The Carolinas Strategy Talk
Breakfast: CTS Office@ 7:00AM
Lunch: CTS Office @ 12:30PM
Dinner: On Your Own
DAY 5
THE ASSAULT ON THE CAROLINAS LOOP
Mileage: 61 – 71
Elevation Gain: 5800 – 6500 FT
Ride Time: 3.5 – 5.5 Hours
Description: Our final route will be a local classic. Starting in the center of downtown Brevard we will ride along with 1000 other cyclists along the ridge until we reach the continental divide. From here our course takes us to the piedmont of South Carolina down a snaking road with lots of views and corners to please all! After riding the rolling terrain of South Carolina we will embark on the 6 miles of climbing of Caesars Head, a local climb used by pros and enthusiasts alike! Once atop the climb our group will enjoy a run into Brevard on rolling terrain!
Breakfast: CTS Office @ 6:00AM
Lunch: Race Village @ 1:00-3:00PM
Camp Conclusion: Camp will conclude after our final lunch at 3:30 PM on Saturday April 7th.
About Brevard, North Carolina
FAQs
If you have additional questions, our Athlete Services will be happy to answer them:
athleteservices@trainright.com // 866.355.0645
Asheville Regional Airport: AVL (Recommended)
Charlotte Douglas International Airport: CLT
Greenville/Spartanburg Regional Airport: GSP
If you are shipping your bike, please make sure it arrives at CTS by March 30, 2020 so we can have it built and prepped in time for camp.
After you sign up, please let the camp manager know if you would like us to pack your bike for shipping at the conclusion of the camp, we will do it free of charge. If your bike arrives in a cardboard bike box we will be able to build your bike, however, we will only pack bikes in a dedicated bike carrier/hard case you provide. If you have shipped your bike to camp in a cardboard box, you will need to make alternative bike packing /shipping plans as CTS and its mechanics will NOT pack your bike in a cardboard bike box.
The mailing address for CTS Brevard is:
11 Mamas Place
Suite B
Pisgah Forest, NC 28768
If you plan to ship your bike, we recommend using BikeFlights.com.
(Please make sure your bike box/case is clearly labeled with your name)
The Hub: 828-884-8670 (Directly next door to CTS Brevard Training Center)
Sycamore Cycles: 828-877-5790
Liberty Bikes: 828-274-2453