Tuscon, AZ Road Camp Sedona, AZ Mountain Bike Camp

2012 Training Camp
February 19 - March 11

In the meantime, check out these pictures from the 2011 camp!

Week 1

Week 2

Week 3

And the FinKraft blog to learn about the sponsors that made it all possible.

FinKraft will once again host a training camp in Tucson, AZ in 2012. This is a perfect opportunity to build your base fitness and train like a pro.

Let me first thank those of you who support FinKraft and have committed to this camp the past two years. It is your dedication and enthusiasm that has ensured its great success. We strive to continuously improve our camps in an effort to bring you an unparalleled training experience. This year’s camp will be the best one yet, so we hope you will be able to join us in experiencing yet another great training camp with FinKraft this coming winter.

Location: Tucson, AZ

During the winter months, Tucson is home to many a professional cyclist. Protour and Domestic pro teams alike organize training camps in the area, and for good reason. Tucson’s dry, pleasantly warm winter climate is the ideal environment for putting on the base miles. We anticipate temperatures ranging from 65 – 85 degrees during the camp. Our goal is to make you feel like a professional athlete while you are with us. We are here to help you to focus 100% on training. This camp is simply the best way to prepare you for the spring classics and make you a better athlete for the upcoming season.

Daily Training Rides

Tucson offers unparalleled rides that are ideal for winter training. Rides typically range between 4-5 hrs. However, there will also be a 6-hour long "queen stage" for you to contend with. Rides include: Kitt’s Peak (7000ft/12 mi), Bisbee via Tombstone, Gate’s Pass, and more. All of these rides feature amazing scenery and character.

Near the end of the camp we will embark on Roger’s favorite ride: the legendary Mt Lemon! 9,000 ft of epic climbing in 30 miles! As the final ride of the week we will join the world-famous local “shoot-out” ride for some speed and fun.

Nightly

Nightly activities include: Post ride evaluation (HR/power), training and racing tips. Recovery and stretching techniques or just some "chilling" in the pool or hot tub and reflecting on the days ride. We will also organize sport-specific strength and conditioning demonstrations. Relaxation and recovery is extremely important in a training camp environment. Our gorgeous and peaceful accommodations allow you to rest and prepare for the next day’s training ride.

Additional Services

Massage therapy available daily (additional fee applies)
Laundry will be done for you daily on location
Opportunity to test certain cycling related equipment
Presentations from industry professionals during the camp – details TBA
Retul bike fitting on site

All Meals included

We provide you with the ideal foods to fuel your body in a training environment. For breakfast, our nutritious and delicious meal plan includes oatmeal, eggs, toast, fresh fruit, coffee, etc. For the rides, sandwiches are prepared in the morning and various energy bars, gels, and sports drinks will be available.

Dinners consist of a healthy variety of lean proteins and complex carbohydrates to fuel you in the best possible way for the next day and aid recovery. Those of you who have been to our camps know all about Kim's cooking and healthy food; These camps would not be possible without her incredible enthusiasm and hard work.

What to bring

Helmet and sunglasses are a MUST!!!
Appropriate warm and cold weather gear as the temperature may range from 30 to 70 degrees, depending on time of day and whether or not we are in the valleys or on top of mountains (Mt. Lemon 9,000 ft): hats, caps, jackets, vests, gloves, arm, leg & knee warmers, base layers, rain jacket, booties, and anything else you might need.
Sun-block
Snacks, sport drink mixes and ride food will be available for each ride as well as recovery drinks afterwards. If however you have any particular needs, please make proper arrangements.
Tools - if you need something special bring it! We will have a basic tool set on-site as well as some extra clincher tires and tubes (please do not bring tubular tires).
There is always debris on the roads in Arizona, so come to the camp with good tires to minimize the chance for flats!!
Power meter, HR monitors and chargers for all electronic gadgets;

Free Internet will be available as well.

Costs

There are three camp dates to choose from. We will try to match riders and create the perfect "Team " each week when possible. Advanced sign up and notification of your race category, age and ability will make this process more effective.

Week 1: Feb 19 - Feb 26

Week 2: Feb 26 - March 4

Week 3: March 4 - March 11 (Mountain Bike Camp in Sedona, AZ with Kevin Hines. More information coming soon!)

Price:

Clients returning from last year: $1,500.00 / week

Single rider: $1,625.00 / week

Couples package (2 riders): $2,500.00 / week (room for 2 couples each week)

Team discount: $1,500 / week per rider
If you come as a group of 4 teammates, talk to Roger and you can get this special pricing.

*These packages include a Finkraft kit (jersey and bib shorts).

To reserve your spot a $500.00 deposit is required, no deposit refunds after Jan 1, 2012.
The camp has to be paid in full by Jan 1, 2012 .

$200.00 bike transport available round trip from the east coast .

Services

Airport pick up and drop off We will pick you up at the Airport in Tucson upon arrival and will drop you off upon departure. We will need is your flight schedule in advance.
Bike transport will be available from the northeast for $200.00/bike round trip.
Bike Rentals will also be available on a limited basis for $200/week. Please reserve in advance.

Read about last year’s camp and see more photos from previous years' camps on our blog at finkraftcoaching.blogspot.com and on our Facebook Album.