Spring Training ...

 

There’s nothing like a weeklong training camp to get you ready for the new season. 

Why not do one in one of the most cycle-friendly and beautiful places in the world?  If you are new to racing and want to gain experience and confidence, we can help.  If you are a team looking to train for a specific event, we are happy to set this up.  If you are a serious amateur who wants to get away for some good riding with new scenery, come check us out!

 

Our training camp is based in La Londes-les-Maures, a tiny resort town on the Mediterranean between Toulon and St Tropez.   We are lodged in studio apartments nestled in a vineyard.  We train on the backroads of the Var region of France. 

The region is characterized by its mild weather, cycle friendly and traffic free roads, charming villages, and breathtaking beauty.  There are many tourism sights to add interest to your cycling week.

 

 

Our package includes:

-  Ground transportation from the Toulon or Nice airports
-  Seven nights lodging in a studio apartment
-  Half board (all breakfasts, and all dinners)
-  Coaching from a USA Cycling certified coach
-  Guided daily training rides
-  Team car support

We will write the cycling program according to the abilities and desires of the group. 

Sample program

 

Price and Itineray

 

Sample program:

 Saturday:  Airport pickup, travel to La Londe, put bikes together, 10km bike check-out ride, group dinner.

 Sunday:  90 km group ride through Pierrefeu and over the Rocbaron.  Possibility of afternoon wine tasting trip.

 Monday:  80km group ride.  Climb the Canadel, ride the breathtaking and scenic ridge to the hillside village of Bormes-les-Mimosas, ride home through the vineyards.  Possibility of afternoon olive oil tasting trip.

 

 Tuesday:  120km group ride.  Ride over the Col de Taillude and the Col du Perier out to the famous villages of Grimaud, Gassin, and Ramatuelle.  Ride back along the coast.

 Wednesday:  Easy day.  Flat 15 km ride to the Presqu’ile de Giens.  Ferry ride to the Ile des Porquerolles.  Rent mountain bikes or hike around or lay on the beach.  Ferry ride and bike ride back to La Londe.

 

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 Thursday:  Climb the famous Mount Faron!   Ride the 40 kms to Toulon.  Climb the mountain (or ride up in the cable car if you’re not up for it).  Lunch and enjoy the view.  Visit the museum to the US invasion.  Ride back to La Londe.   Possibility of afternoon sightseeing in Toulon

 Friday:  60km group ride over the Pas du Cerf and Babaou climbs, back to La Londe.  Pack up in the afternoon, rebox bikes, prepare to depart.  Evening cocktail party.

 Saturday:  Ground transportation to airport for travel home

Map of the Var Department on the Riviera

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