This was my first CTS camp. Over all I had a wonderful time. The coaches were very knowledgeable and very supportive, the mechanic was great too. The daily lectures were very informative and the one on one sessions with your assigned coach had a lot of value. I had a bunch of great, friendly and fun cyclists at the camp. I had such a great experience I am thinking about going on another camp.

This was an instructive and enjoyable camp. CTS coachs guided us through riding in pacelines, making smooth, fast turns through corners and effective pacing on long climbs.

This was my first camp experience other than Brevard (which I love and love all the coaches). The California location and staff deliver the same excellence. Great riding, coaching, massage, mechanics, meals, accommodations, couldn't ask for anything more. Looking forward to repeating in March and also the Colorado Elephant Rock camp.

I loved the camp and it completely changed my understanding of cycling and how to become a better cyclist. What I most appreciated was how the coaches and staff took care of everything so that all I had to think about was riding. There was always bottles and nutrition available. The coaches were knowledgeable and kept giving me tips throughout the rides. I loved the lectures that offered so much information about training with power and managing hydration/nutrition l. I am new to cycling. At the time of the camp, I had only been cycling for 6 months and that camp improved me more in 4 days that I could have in years on my own. Whenever I find myself in a switchback, I still can hear Coach Paul in my head reminding me of the steps to maneuver safely and efficiently. But the best part of camp was meeting Coach Sheek. He was assigned to review my ride with me at the end of each day and after our first meeting I knew that I wanted to become a good cyclist, I needed him as a coach. He always explained what everything meant and gave helpful tips to make the next day’s ride better. I was by far the worst one in the group but he focused on what I did well while being realistic about what I could expect to accomplish. That combination of kindness and objective evaluation was so helpful for me. And I am so grateful that he was willing to become my CTS coach. Over the past six months, through his coaching, he has transformed me into a completely different cyclist. I feel like a genuine athlete, which is big for someone who didn’t workout until just a few years ago. He always knows what worked and didn’t about my workouts. He keeps challenging me while still cheering for me. He’s full of knowledge and always explains the why of everything that I am doing. I am so much stronger and cycling has become an important part of my life. And it all started with the camp. Another great outcome of the camp is that I made great friends. Two have become regular cycling partners and those who live further away continue to be connected to me via Strava.
I am a single mom so my ability to go to camp is affected by their lives but I want to do a lot more camps. I know that I will emerge as a stronger cyclist while making new friends. You have a great company full of great people. Thank you for what you do.

This was my second camp. It was actually my second time at this camp. I took it in September 2017. This was a better experience. The camp was smaller and as a result there was more personalized coaching. While the majority of the camp curriculum was the same as the previous year, there were some new skills added, for example, pace-lining, how to stand and climb.
I got more out of the camp the second time around as I was more comfortable on the bike and in better condition.
I'm working with my coach to determine the next camp I attend.

The coaches were splendid! Both Koop and AJW! I’ve been a CTS athlete off and on since close to the beginning!
Already signed up for the spring 2019 Brevard camp!

This was my first camp. It was an excellent experience, from coaching, riding, food to making new friends.

The coaches are always charming and a delight and crunch numbers like a CPA. 4 not 5 because coached group riding and skills no longer seem to be a part of the experience at CTS endurance camps. A good group ride as I have experienced at CTS in the (distant?) past can't be beat!

Had a blast. What more can I say. Enjoyed the group dinners and the new friendships made.

The camp was an awesome experience - far exceeded my expectations. The highlights were riding with the coaches, the incredible SAG support/bike mechanics/the detailed instruction provided while on the ride such as clothes to wear/weather conditions and the pre-planning discussions about the climbs for that day were extremely helpful. The amount of riding/climbing we did was very challenging as well. I am not sure what I expected but it was much harder than I thought it would be - in a good way. After a day of riding I was completely toasted. I should also mention the food was very good as well.
My overall impression was that coaches did everything they could to make the camp and exceptional experience for the athletes and that is why I immediately signed up for the same camp in 2019 as soon as it was available.

I enjoyed the camp. Josh is very knowledgeable.
It just wasn’t everything I expected.
I was hoping for a lot more individual feedback.

I thoroughly enjoyed this camp. I was surrounded by high-level runner participants and coaches who were elite runners themselves.
I wish I could come back again in 2019 but will be running the Western States training runs.
If I were to do one thing differently, I may have traded a small amount of running time for more instructional discussion time at night. I am especially interested in the mental aspects of ultra distance running as I get further along in my own pursuits of long distance running.

This was my first camp and I was impressed at the organization of the program. The coaches worked well with me on the road and off the bike. The mechanic service was excellent and we had to deal with heavy rains on several days, which meant lots of work for them. It was very convenient for me to shop my bike in advance to have it ready to go when I arrived.

Awesome

A first participation for me, I enjoyed it thoroughly
Even if the weather was not so good
The coaches were very good and supportive
Keep up the good work!
Best regards
Dupuis

This was my 4th La Ruta and 3rd time with CTS. While I was very impressed the first two times, this past experience left a lot to be desired. You should not have a coach who hasn’t raced the course. We got almost no guidance which was fine for me because I didn’t need it at this point but I would imagine very disappointing for others. Prior experiences were very different with real time coaching from experienced racers. It’s a lot of money to pay for just a tour guide. I’m not sure I would pay that price again given my experience.

It was awesome. We had a great group of cyclists, many of whom attended this camp regularly, and the coaching staff was very attentive. In addition, with the possibility that the weather would be bad for Saturday's event, they arranged for us to pre-ride it the previous day. The weather turned out better than expected, but it was a great call that resulted in a better camp experience. Plus, Brevard is just a cool place to ride!

Loved it. Great experience. Lots of personal attention.

I was quite disappointed I could not ride in Colorado because of an injury.
I understand you have a stated cancellation policy, However after losing over $5000 from the deposit I am uncomfortable signing up for other events. If I decide to I’ll sign up much closer to the event.

On my first camp last April 2018 I had mixed reviews but not related to the service provided by CTS. I was training for the DK200 (finisher!) and wanted to get a block of time on the bike to get a fitness boost. The camp was concluded with an event called the Bootlegger 100. As the week went on I felt the strain of multi day rides with altitude and gravel roads taking their toll. Consequently I did not do well at the bootlegger. I realized early on it was going to be a hard day and it was. I left there saying I was not ready for the DK and wanted to opt out. Realizing this was not possible we (coach Reid) and myself started to get back to basics and focus on the positive. It is certainly possible I do not succeed at the DK without the CTS camp and Coach Reid.
My second camp was in October at the end of a long first season. I was coming from a different perspective with this camp. I have been interested in Bikepacking and ultimately multiday events but felt I lack the confidence and experience to get started. This is very common apparently! I wanted to bike into Pisgah from Brevard on a multi day adventure that challenged us to carry all our gear including food for 3 days. 32 lbs of gear not including the bike weight if you were wondering! It was absolutely a great experience. Highlight of my year for sure.
I believe I am a candidate to pursue more camps as I use them as a tool to further not just myself as a cyclist but a person committed to expanding the boundaries.

First CTS camp had done some trek travel stuff
Enjoyed both camps immensely.
Clayton and Renee great to work with and flexible based on my specific needs as to timing etc
Already signed up for Tucson this feb. looking to add a bucket list event soon. Suggest discounts for attending multiple camps in a year.

Fantastic as always! Outstanding job by the coaches, great accommodations, fun group, terrific event!

I enjoyed the camp immensely. This was my first camp and it met all of my expectations. The groups was small enough to allow the coaches to give a lot of one on one tips and encouragement. The coaches and support staff went out of there way to make sure all of the participants got the skills needed to improve their riding. The routes were challenging, but doable, even for a flat-lander like myself, The camp gave me the basic skills to build on to improve my riding, for example learning how to properly and safely descend a mountain. While I may not be able to zip down like the pros, I can get down without being terrified. I am looking forward to participating in another camp in the near future.

I thoroughly enjoyed my experience. The trip was very well organized. Each day, we broke into groups depending on our ability and got to know coaches, other athletes, and spend time running amazing trails. It was challenging, humbling, and exciting. The informational sessions post-run were fun. We had assignments based on what we had learned in terms of nutrition (and even got graded on it) and hydration. I learned so much from Koop as we stopped on one route and practiced downhill running. We would receive feedback and instruction and run it again. It was very practical and helpful knowledge. Getting insight from all of the different CTS coaches was invaluable. I highly recommend this opportunity for trail runners!

This year’s Tucson mountain bike camp was fantastic. This was my third time just at this camp the coaches are always great and knowledgeable ,but very friendly people to be around. It also was fun and informative to have Todd Wells there. I have been to numerous other types of camps and they all have been not only fun but informative and challenging. Another 2018 C T S experience ,I was part of the Cape Epic race group that went over to Africa. The professionalism that things were handled was second to none.

This camp was first class, the accommodations and the meals were phenomenal. The coaching staff were excellent and every need was looked after.

What a well thought out camp and riding experience! This three day weekend camp, allowed me to get in quality miles in excellent weather with professional support and coaching. This location is extremely well thought out. It is about half an hour from Orlando International Airport. From arriving in Winter Garden Florida to the recommended hotel and parking , I was able to access everything I needed out the front door of the hotel without ever using a car. There is ample food, coffee, and bike shops within walking distance of the hotel so that while at camp you are able to do two things easily: ride and just as important, recover. Meeting for the rides and leaving out of town on the bike trail to access the gravel riding was a pleasure. Two days of seeing old Florida wetlands (and a German Bakery) were capped off with a day of riding Clay Roads of Lake County Florida and stepping back in time 50 years to see a side of Florida most people never get to experience. I cannot say enough good things about this camp and experience and am very glad I attended, I'll be back for more!