Tucson Spring Training Cycling Camp February 2022
- Tuscon
- Feb 21 - 26, 2022
- Cycling Spring Training
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A high mileage endurance camp designed to jump start your season.
The 2022 Tucson Spring Training camp is tailored for intermediate and advanced cyclists and will feature high mileage training over a variety of terrain. From the imposing figure of Mt. Lemmon to the sprawls of Saguaro cacti expect to be treated to incredible views all week. Tucson is a world-class training destination with cool mornings and moderate afternoon temperatures over the winter months. Many professional cyclists come here to train this time of year, so don’t be surprised to see some flying by us while out on the road!
This year's camp will feature daily massages, professional mechanic support, and training file analysis with a CTS coach. We will meet every morning at the CTS coach house for a training presentation and ride preview, as well as after each ride for lunch and data recall.
CAMP FOCUS
Endurance Miles + Group Riding
DURATION
6 Days / 5 Nights
DAILY MILEAGE
40-100 Miles
DAILY ELEVATION
2000-8000 FT
ROUTE TERRAIN
Short Climbs / Rolling Hills
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
Rides will leave from the CTS Coach House at 4201 E Skyline Dr, Tucson, AZ 85718
Additional Details
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Camp Itinerary
DAY 1
CHECK-IN DAY - 2/21/2022
Check In Time: 2:00pm
Where:4201 E Skyline Dr, Tucson, AZ 85718
Arrival Description: Check in is from 2pm-5pm at the CTS coach house. Bring your bike with you to hand off to our mechanic, receive your camp schedule, SAG bag for the week, as well as a complimentary CTS jersey. At 5pm we will do some athlete and staff introductions before eating dinner.
Dinner: catered at CTS coach house @5:30
DAY 2
GATES PASS
Mileage: 65 miles
Elevation Gain: 2500-3500ft
Time Range: 3.50-4.00hrs
Brief Ride Description: For our first ride of camp we will head to the West side of Tucson, climbing Gates pass and then descending over the top for a loop around Saguaro National Park West before turning back for home.
Lunch: catered at CTS coach house post ride
Dinner: catered at CTS coach house @6:30
DAY 3
PISTOL HILL LOOP
Mileage: 70 miles
Elevation Gain: 2500-3000ft
Time Range: 4.00-4.50hrs
Brief Ride Description: Today we will head down towards Saguaro National Park East, skirting the outside of the park, climbing Pistol hill around Colossal Cave mountain park.
Lunch: catered at CTS coach house post ride
Dinner: on your own tonight
DAY 4
MT LEMMON PREVIEW
Mileage: 40-50 miles
Elevation Gain: 3000-3500ft
Time Range: 3.00-3.50hrs
Brief Ride Description: Athletes will have a chance to preview the lower slopes of Mt. Lemmon today, which will be a great opportunity to get a feel for the climb and establish a pacing strategy.
Lunch: catered at CTS coach house post ride
Dinner: catered at CTS coach house @6:30
DAY 5
ORO VALLEY
Mileage: 30-40 miles
Elevation Gain: 1000-1500ft
Time Range: 2.00-2.50hrs
Brief Ride Description: While today isn’t a “recovery day” we will tone things back in preparation for summiting Mt. Lemmon the final day. We will roll a shorter group ride on the North side of Tucson around Oro Valley.
Lunch: catered at CTS coach house post ride
Dinner: on your own tonight
DAY 6
MT LEMMON
Mileage: 65-80miles
Elevation Gain: 5500-8000 ft
Time Range: 4.00-6.00hrs
Brief Ride Description: The crown jewel of Tucson, today we will finally summit Mt. Lemmon. Athletes should put into practice the strategies and knowledge they have picked up throughout the week, and will have an opportunity to either make it to the 13 mile mark of Windy Point or to travel to the summit of Mt. Lemmon at mile 21 depending on their pace.
Lunch: catered at CTS coach house post ride
Dinner: catered at CTS coach house @6:30
Camp Conclusion Description: Our camp will conclude with the summit of Mt Lemmon. We will have one final lunch and dinner to celebrate a week of extraordinary riding. Please get bike packing and shipping details to our mechanic as soon as you can after our final ride in order to expedite the shipping process.
FAQs
If you have additional questions, our Athlete Services will be happy to answer them:
athleteservices@trainright.com // 866.355.0645