Triathlon & Winter Training Camps in Andalucia, southern Spain

Winter/Spring Cycle Training Camps

Your winter training camp in Spain is the perfect way to get into shape for the cycling season. Throughout the winter and spring in Andalucia, road traffic is minimal; the weather is bright and warm, with average daily temperatures between 16 and 25 degrees……just perfect for riding! Andalucia is the perfect destination to train for the Etape du Tour, cyclo-sportives and, come to think of it, any other cycling event. This area is frequently visited by the Vuelta de Andalucia and Vuelta de España, so if it’s good enough for the Pro’s then it’s good enough for us.

Pumping up the steep grade of the numerous climbs which include several Vuelta a Espana and Vuelta a Andalucia cols, your legs burn and your heart pounds, however, you keep the wheels turning to the summit to become the King or Queen of the mountains.

This is why you are here - to train, to loose a few unwanted pounds that you have gained over the winter months and to prepare yourself for the coming season. So, get off your turbo trainers, dust off the bikes, head for the Andalucian winter sun and get some real miles into your legs and some sunshine upon your face. This is what pre-season training is all about.

For the tri-athletes amongst us, we have decided to concentrate on the cycling aspect of Triathlons, as this is the longest section of any triathlon event. However, swimming is available either in Ronda at the 25metre indoor heated pool or you can go open water swimming in the nearby lake and there are several running routes around Montecorto with route cards available to you.

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Why Andalucia?

It is fact that the weather in Andalucia is warmer, earlier in the year, than other popular ‘winter road cycling’ or ‘training camp’ resorts such as Majorca and Riccone and less windy than Lanzarotte. It has also been said by previous clients, who have ridden at the above mentioned resorts and other popular destinations that, the road surfaces here are ‘simply the best’. The Andalucian Cycling Experience training camps are not here to compete with these resorts, if you want to go to a large hotel with hundreds of other riders then Majorca, Riccone or Lanzarotte is for you. However, if you are looking for your training to be more personalised and tailor made to your requirements, with the flexibility of changing the rides daily or whilst on the ride, depending on how you are feeling, then come and train with the Andalucian Cycling Experience. The routes vary from rolling hills to mountainous rides, with enough climbing to please even the toughest of mountain goats with many exhilarating descents to get the adrenalin pumping.

The term "Training Camp’

Many cyclists have the misconception that you need to be a super fit rider in order to attend a ‘Training Camp’, however, this is not the case. Our training camps cater for all abilities of cyclists, from those new to the sport through to iron-man standard. In truth a ‘Training Camp’, for many riders, is merely an excuse to get away to a warmer climate and get in some great riding……and why not!

Additional Guides for 2012

Antti Sizko, from Finland, will be joining us as a guide for our Winter/Spring Training Camps from mid January to the end of April. Antti is a UCI-Elite licence holder & currently riding as "Semi-Professional" he is considered as an "All-rounder/domestique" rider & has personal sponsorship through Colossi-bicycles and Specialized bicycle components.

Antti has represented the following teams:
Deda-Racing Force (...HKG) (Current team)
CCN-Colossi (Malta/Ned.)
CMS-Global Cycling (HKG)
Colossi.cc (HKG)
Team Akilles-Specialized (Fin.)

Antti has a background in racing track, road, mtb and cyclo-cross.
Road racing experience includes Kermis-criterium starts in Holland as well as multiple stage races on different continents against members of such teams as "Astana", "Garmin-Cervelo" and "Team Sky". Antti has over 40 race starts overall with multiple top 10 and top 20 finishes and counting. He speaks several languages and is a fully qualified race mechanic.

Claire & I are thrilled to have such a talented rider join our team in 2012.

Bryan McKinney, from Northern Ireland, will also be joining us as a guide for our Winter/Spring Training Camps from January to the end of April. Bryan is Cat 2 rider and has been riding for 2 years now and he aspires to become a professional cyclist his goal is to reach the Commonwealth games for Northern Ireland in 2014. Bryan's best result this year was at the Madigan GP where he finished 4th to get upgraded from A3 to... A2 in an A1 field. Then the next week he won an A2 race at the Billy Stewart Memorial.

Bryan is driven to ride his bike as he wants to be the best that he can be in this very demanding sport, he never misses a training session and works hard in every session to make sure that he makes the most of his time on the bike. Bryan has a firm knowlegde of the scientific aspect of training in cycling and uses Heart Rate and Power to monitor his training. Bryan also has an indepth knowledge about race prep, base training and specific nurtrition for performance and weight loss, although he has confessed that he gives into temptation when it comes to his own weight loss goals!

Claire & I are delighted to have Bryan join our team in 2012 & hope that his time with us helps him realise his dreams of riding in the Commonwealth Games in 2014.

Ride Options

We offer 3 guided rides everyday of varying distances enabling you to choose a ride that suits your training requirements or on how you are feeling when you get up in the morning.

Group 1 rides are 60-80km per day. Click here for sample itinerary.

Group 2 rides are 80-110km per day. Click here for sample itinerary.

Group 3 rides are 90-160km per day. Click here for sample itinerary.

Wednesday is the guides mid week rest day. We would recommend that you also take this opportunity to recharge the batteries, however, if you do want to go riding we can provide you with route cards and maps.

Friday is our weekly Time Trial on a nearby Cat 1 mountain. Take it at seriously as you like, go flat out or take your time and enjoy the views!

Training Camp dates

Christmas & New Year Training Camps

December 2011

23rd - 30th

30th December - 6th January   

January 2012

7th - 14th

14th - 21st

21st - 28th    -   Limited Availability

28th January - 4th February

February 2012

4th - 11th

11th - 18th   -   2 Places Left

18th - 25th   -   Fully Booked

25th February - 3rd March

March 2012

3rd - 10th     -   4 Places Left 

10th - 17th   -   Fully Booked

17th - 24th   -   2 Places Left

24th - 31st   -   Fully Booked

April 2012

31st March - 7th April

7th - 14th

14th - 21st

21st - 28th

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Accommodation
Your Triathlon & Winter Training Camps are based one of our townhouses on a self catering basis in Montecorto. Read more.

Price

The cost of your training camp depends on the size of your group. The more riders you bring the cheaper your winter training camp becomes. The price

Size of Group	Euros	Pounds Sterling
1-3 riders	395	360
4 or more riders	355 per person	325 per person

Prices are based on two riders sharing a twin bedroom.

If you require a room to yourself there is an additional 110 Euro or £100 Single Room Supplement to pay.

Airport transfers, on a collection and return basis, are an additional 60 Euros or £55 per person.

Insurance
It is a condition of our trip that you are covered by a medical and personal accident insurance policy that includes cover for sports activities and repatriation to your home country.

What is included in your training camp
Accommodation
Guided Cycling
Andalucian Cycling Experience cycling jersey
Andalucian Cycling Experience water bottles
Secure Bike Storage
Access to our bike work shop

What you need to bring
Your 'Road' bike
Cycle Helmet
Suitable Cycling Clothing
Waterproof Jacket (Just in case)
Spare Inner Tubes.
All the usual stuff you take on a ride

Optional Extras
Bike hire is available for 135 Euros per week.

We have road bikes in sizes 48, 51, 54, 57, 60 and 62cm. Our road bikes have Alu frames, carbon forks, Shimano 105 group set with 50/34 and 12/25 cassettes.

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