Based at the Gliffaes Hotel, this weekend will provide an introduction to climbing and to group riding; we will focus on technique as well as hydration and nutrition. The rides will not be too arduous (around 100km with 2,000m of vertical ascent on Saturday; 90km with 1,250m on Sunday) but we will tackle enough big climbs to give you a proper taste for it. The seminar will look at the Etape route, the bike (gearing, tyres etc), and the ideal training schedule for the next 4 months. If this is your first Etape, or other big European cyclosportive, this weekend will set you up well.
Prices: £415 - sharing a twin room; No single rooms remaining
ONLY 4 places left
12/13 June:
Based at the Gliffaes Hotel, this weekend will focus intensively on climbing. The riding will be hard (typically 140km with 3,250m of vertical ascent on Saturday; 100km with 1,500m on Sunday): with 5 weeks to go before the Etape, you will be approaching the peak of your training; the seminar on Saturday evening will look at the Etape route and nutrition for the big day. The rides are fully supported and guided by a pro. Expect no mercy.
Prices: £415 - sharing a twin room; £450 - single (1 single room remaining)
19/20 June
Based at the Gliffaes Hotel, this weekend will focus intensively on climbing. The riding will be hard (typically 140km with 3,250m of vertical ascent on Saturday; 100km with 1,500m on Sunday): with 5 weeks to go before the Etape, you will be approaching the peak of your training; the seminar on Saturday evening will look at the Etape route and nutrition for the big day. The rides are fully supported and guided by a pro. Expect no mercy.
Prices: £415 - sharing a twin room; £450 - single (1 single room remaining)
Please note there are only a small number of single rooms at the Gliffaes hotel.
What’s included in the price?
- Two nights' accommodation at the Gliffaes Hotel, sharing a twin room, including pasta supper when you arrive on Friday night, breakfast on Saturday and Sunday, and a 3-course dinner on Saturday night in the first-class restaurant.
- Two training rides, guided by pro riders and accomplished local racers, designed to simulate the rigours of a major cyclosportive event.
- Vehicle support during the rides, providing extra water bottles, energy bars, essential spares (including wheels), medical supplies and clothes.
- Assistance with bike assembly and mechanical support throughout the weekend.
- Sports nutrition including drinks, bars and fruit during both rides.
- A sports massage, post-ride on the Saturday.
- Picnic lunch on Saturday: homemade sandwiches and cakes, prepared by the hotel.
- Transfers for you and your bike from Abergavenny railway station to the hotel.
- An evening seminar with two 30-minute presentations on successfully riding cyclosportives.
