Tucson Spring Training Cycling Camp Feat. Mount Lemmon February 2024
- Tuscon
- Feb 19 - 24, 2024
- Cycling Spring Training
A High Mileage Endurance Camp Designed To Jump-start Your Season
The 2024 Tucson Spring Training camp 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 professional mechanic support, and training file analysis with a CTS coach. We will meet and ride from the host hotel each day for meals, training presentations, and data recall.
CAMP FOCUS
Endurance Miles + Group Riding
DURATION
6 Days / 5 Nights
DAILY MILEAGE
40-80 Miles
DAILY ELEVATION
2000-8000 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
The 2024 Tucson Spring Training Camp will be held out of the Homewood Suites by Hilton Tucson/St. Philip’s Plaza. The hotel is located at 4250 North Campbell Ave Tuscon, AZ 85718
Additional Details
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Camp Itinerary
DAY 1
CHECK-IN DAY - 2/19/2024
Check In Time: 5:00pm
Where: Homewood Suites 4250 N Campbell Ave, Tucson, AZ 85718
Arrival Description: Check in is from 5pm at the host hotel. 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 6pm we will do some athlete and staff introductions before eating dinner.
Dinner: Catered at the hotel at 6:00pm
DAY 2
GATES PASS
Mileage: 65 miles
Elevation Gain: 2500-3500ft
Time Range: 3.5-4hrs
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.
Dinner: catered at CTS Conference Room at 6:30 pm
DAY 3
PISTOL HILL LOOP
Mileage: 70 mi
Elevation Gain: 2500-3000ft
Time Range: 4-4.5hrs
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.
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.
Dinner: catered at CTS Conference Room at 6:30 pm
DAY 5
ORO VALLEY
Mileage: 30-40 miles
Elevation Gain: 1000-1500ft
Time Range: 2-2.5hrs
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.
Dinner: On your own tonight
DAY 6
MT LEMMON - 2/24/2024
Mileage: 65-80miles
Elevation Gain: 5500-8000 ft
Time Range: 4-6hrs
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.
Camp Conclusion Description: Our camp will conclude with the summit of Mt Lemmon. We will have one final lunch 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
Tucson Spring Training Cycling Camp Feat. Mount Lemmon February 2024
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