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Known for its excellent cycling tradition, with the Little 500 race and the wildly popular Hilly Hundred Tour, the Bloomington camp offers an unforgettable cycling weekend. Bicycling Magazine has ranked two Bloomington climbs in their Top 100 Hills in the U.S.
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There’s more to this camp than just taking rides on challenging roads. We’ll use power meters and proven training methods to help you learn to train with purpose. You’ll experience the importance of having different types of training rides and varying intensities within your training program to become a more powerful cyclist.
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While you can apply these techniques anywhere, Bloomington and the surrounding countryside offer some of the most exciting and challenging roads in the Midwest. At this camp, you’ll:
- Develop a personalized plan for your summer training
- Peak your training intensity for an upcoming event or race
- Gain valuable training knowledge and sharpen your riding skills
- Determine your strengths and weaknesses as a cyclist
- Learn the right way to fuel your body for peak performance
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In addition to the great training, you’ll enjoy the camaraderie of the group and the elegance of the historic Grant Street Inn while hanging out in this vibrant college town. |
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Sample Itinerary
Friday, May 30
Road Field Test and Bike Handling Skills
Lunch
Recovery Ride
Dinner on your own
Saturday, May 31
Sprinting Techniques Workout/Clinic
Lunch
Hill Climbing Skills and Training
Group dinner in Bloomington
Sunday, June 1
3-Hour Hilly Endurance Ride |
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From Bicycling Magazine: "*0.3M, 17%AG, 300FVG* LOCALS SAY: The 20 percent grade section at the top makes up for the short distance--or try riding a record seven times up and down, in 1.5 hours. FIND IT: About 4 miles from Bloomington, north off Old State Rd. 37. DON'T MISS: During October's Hilly Hundred riders in goofy costumes and on penny farthings scale Boltinghouse. INFO: hillyhundred.org"
Coaching Staff
Your head coach is Marc Mueller, owner of Heart of a Warrior Personal Training in Ann Arbor, Michigan and USA Cycling Coach. Marc is committed to developing well-rounded athletes who are strong both on and off the road. Marc was a four-year participant in the Little 500 bike race while attending Indiana University. His passion for cycling, combined with his desire to help people, has helped many athletes realize their full potential.
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Accommodations
We’ll be staying at the Grant Street Inn, a charming and historic old home centrally located in a quiet neighborhood just a few blocks from downtown shops, restaurants and cafes and the Indiana University campus. Gather in the shade of the wrap-around porch; relax in the comfort of your well-appointed room; and don’t forget the lavish breakfast and baked goods, fruit, tea and coffee offered throughout the day. www.grantstreetinn.com |
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Fees
The fees for this camp are all inclusive. They include all training and instruction; fully supported rides, including cycling-specific nutrition for endurance and recovery; on-site mechanical support; professional bike fitting; use of power meter; bike tune-up; three breakfasts, two lunches and one group dinner; as well as hotel accommodations for three nights. Camp Fee: $799 single/$699 double.
A 50% deposit is due at time of camp reservation, with the balance due no later than 30 days prior to the start of the camp. The deposit is non-refundable for any cancellation made less than 30 days prior to a camp. PowerCycling reserves the right to cancel/ re-schedule a camp for any reason, upon which a 100% refund of all payments would be made.
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