Dartmoor Cycle Training Camp

The Dartmoor Cycle Training Camp has been specifically designed around the Sportive cyclist, looking to build their bike skills & personal fitness in preparation for their 2014 Sportive cycling season. It is a one-week residential camp that runs from Bellever Youth Hostel, nestled right in the heart of Dartmoor National Park.

This intense training camp is a collaboration between local cycling specialists, all of whom share a passion for road cycling and have an intimate knowledge of Dartmoor National Park.

Our Training Camp is not just guided rides on Dartmoor. This is a well crafted week of progressive cycle training that will cover all of the key elements of road cycling through training rides and evening classroom session. Following your initial fitness assessment and private consultation with a training coach, you will be assigned to a small group of fellow cyclists who share similar abilities. This will ensure that stronger riders are able to gain the maximum from their training rides, whilst allowing others to progress at their own pace without being overwhelmed.

During the day, each group will complete a training ride, with each days ride getting progressively harder. The daily rides are varied to cover specific training objectives and each group will have two ride leaders who will be there to coach and support you. At the end of each ride there will be a post-ride recovery session, essential for any effective training. During this time you will also have ample opportunity to reflect on what you have learnt and ask any questions you may have. After your shower and evening meal there will be a classroom training session with a different topic covered each evening. Each session is taught by a specialist in that field and they will be available post-lesson to answer any questions you may have. You can view the full week's training schedule from the appropriate link above.

What is Included?

Five nights accommodation at the Dartmoor Youth Hostel (Bellever)
Full Breakfast and 3 course evening meals at the Youth Hostel
Personal Fitness Assessment with a Cycle Coach
Private Consultation with Cycle Coach
Six progressive Training Rides on roads in and around Dartmoor National Park
High 5 Energy Products (Drink, Gels, Bars, & Recovery)
Light snacks for eating during your ride
Support Vehicle
Daily Post-Ride Recover Sessions
Post-Ride Sports Massage
Bike Maintenance support & facilities
Classroom Training Sessions (Evenings)
Group Evening Meal out (Saturday Evening)
Camp T-Shirt
How Much does it Cost?

The price for this residential cycle training camp is £380. We are limited to 30 places and these will be allocated on a strictly first-come-first-served basis. To reserve your place we require a deposit of £80. The remainder must be paid by 28th March 2014. If you do not pay in full by this date we will offer your place to the first person on our reserve list.

During the training week there will be an opportunity to have a professional bike fitting with Ride Cycle Fitting and for additional sports or remedial massage treatments with The Massage Clinic. We will supply all the tools and materials you will require for the daily cleaning and maintenance of your bike. If you require any major bike repairs or replacement parts during the week, we will facilitate this in partnership with Big Peaks cycle store, but you will have to cover their normal parts & labour charges.

How do I sign up?

All you need do to start the sign-up process is complete the SIGN UP form from using the links on our website, If you have any questions just drop us an email and we will contact you.