Carmichael Training Camp (very long)

[GLC1968]

Wow, that sounds like an excellent experience! (color me jealous!)

[spindizzy]

I was wondering how that went. I'd read your previous thread and was wondering...

My DH gave me a nice monetary gift for my 50th. I would like to do something next spring and am debating one of those CTS courses or riding in Solvang http://www.solvangtriathloncamps.com/resources.htm

I have been riding seriously for 3-4 years, doing duathlons for 2. I have never serious instruction or feedback on bike handling skills, hill climbing etc.

Thanks for the report and your evaluation on the camp.

[tctrek]

Hope I was clear that I am a newbie and was in a Beginner Cyclist camp. But Carmichael has many advanced skill camps and programs. They train extreme athletes. Their offices are in Asheville, NC and Colorado. Both mountain locations with extremely challenging terrain. The instructors have all raced and competed and are all degreed in exercise physiology.

Here's some of the camps they have: http://www.trainright.com/info.asp?uid=3507

Here's some video:http://www.trainright.com/news.asp?uid=4321&p=1649

All the camps are a solid 8.5 hours per day - 5 hours riding, 2 hours classroom and 1.5 hour lunch/time to change chamois, etc.

[mrhughes]

I am very happy to hear they accomodate beginners! I haven't known anyone to take their sessions, so assumed they marketed mostly to the elite cyclists. It's a good thing to know they will patiently work with you regardless of skill and ability. I live in NC, so riding the Blue Ridge is something I do several times a year. The hills are formidable, but my motto is "I've never met a hill I couldn't walk up!"

[tctrek]

I live in NC, so riding the Blue Ridge is something I do several times a year.

That's my long-term goal. I'm ok on the flats and LOVE the descents, but I'm not fit enough for the climbs on the Blue Ridge Parkway yet. I'm determined to get there.

[spindizzy]

Hope I was clear that I am a newbie and was in a Beginner Cyclist camp.

That's probably where I would put myself. I still consider myself relatively new (riding seriously means I commit myself to my training program - I do not do 5,000k or miles in a year...that's seriously serious in my eyes! ). I have never had any feedback on bike handling, how to climb hills, how to descend, cornering etc. Just read about "how-to" and then ride or run. But that is only one way to get better. I have no idea of anything that I may be doing that is taking away from my ability to be faster and stronger.