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; (No single rooms 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; (No single rooms remaining)
Last few places available.
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.
