January-March The Early Bird No Frills Camp

5th January to 1st March 2008

We understand that some cyclists want to escape the British winter for some warm weather training earlier than our February training camps and also don¹t require the services of an organised training camp.
The Costa Blanca is arguably the best place in Europe to base your pre season training.
It is a known fact that the weather is much warmer at this time of year than other European destinations, and is the reason why many of the top professional teams use the area for their pre season training.

The roads are of good quality and there is a choice of either coastal, hilly and even mountainous rides, with some roads going to 1,200 meters.
This training camp will be based on the Costa Blanca at the Albir Gardens complex and is designed for those riders who want to get some early season miles in without all the frills of an organised training camp.

The Albir Garden:
The hotel complex is set in beautiful gardens and also includes a heated indoor swimming pool, gym, tennis court, launderette and conference room. There are plans to upgrade the gym and open a Sauna & Spa, all of which should be open for when our training camps start.
Each apartment is modern and equipped with a twin bedroom, separate lounge with double sofa bed, bathroom, kitchen, and balcony.
Prices are for 2 or 3 persons sharing an apartment.
The camp will include airport collection, half board accommodation at Albir Gardens, maps and suggested training routes of the area. There will be no guided training rides.

This training camp will commence on Saturday 5th January and departure dates will be every Saturday, the last departure dates being the 1st March. We have given prices for 7, 10 and 14 nights.

Flights will be to Alicante airport, which is only approximately 2hrs 15 mins from most UK airports, and can be booked yourself using low fare airlines such as www.easyjet.com www.jet2.com www.bmibaby.com www.mytravellite.com www.thomson.co.uk www.fly-monarch.com
We can also book your flight (please contact us for a flight price).

Nowadays most airline companies are charging for the return carriage of bikes and will be charged at check in. You may book your own flight if you wish, but the flight must arrive and leave Alicante airport between 09.00hrs and 20.00hrs.
If your flight times fall out of our collection times you will be expected to make your own way to and from the airport.

Please advise details of your flight times if you decide to book your own flight.

Your outbound flight will be on a Saturday, and our representative will meet you at Alicante airport on your arrival. You will be taken to your hotel by coach with transfer times at approx 12.00hrs, 15.00hrs, 18.00hrs and 20.30hrs depending upon final flight times and numbers.

Prices

March - Albir Gardens Preparation & Training Camps

1st to 29th March 2008

All our 2008 Preparation & Training camps are based on the Spanish mainland of the Costa Blanca.
The Costa Blanca is arguably the best place in Europe to base your pre season training.
It is a known fact that the weather is much warmer at this time of year than other European destinations, and is the reason why many of the top professional teams use the area for their pre season training.
The roads are of good quality and there is a choice of either coastal, hilly and even mountainous rides, with some roads going to 1,200 meters.

Our Preparation & Training camps will run throughout the month of March (1st to 29th) and you can choose which weeks suit you best.
All levels of cyclist will be accommodated for and each week we shall have groups for racing cyclists, cyclo sportive riders and those that want more leisurely riding.

Flights will be to Alicante airport, which is only approximately 2hrs 15 mins from most UK airports, and can be booked yourself using low fare airlines such as www.easyjet.com www.jet2.com www.bmibaby.com www.mytravellite.com www.thomson.co.uk www.fly-monarch.com
We can also book your flight (please contact us for a flight price).

Nowadays most airline companies are charging for the return carriage of bikes and will be charged at check in. You may book your own flight if you wish, but the flight must arrive and leave Alicante airport between 09.00hrs and 20.00hrs.
If your flight times fall out of our collection times you will be expected to make your own way to and from the airport.

Please advise details of your flight times if you decide to book your own flight.

Your outbound flight will be on a Saturday, and our representative will meet you at Alicante airport on your arrival. You will be taken to your hotel by coach with transfer times at approx 12.00hrs, 15.00hrs, 18.00hrs and 20.30hrs depending upon final flight times and numbers.

All Abilities (Racing, Cyclo Sportive or Leisure riding)
All levels of cyclist will be accommodated for and each week we shall have groups for racing cyclists, cyclo sportive riders and those that want more leisurely riding.

Racing Cyclists rides will be led by current racing cyclists and will be aimed at those cyclists who are preparing for the 2008 racing season

Cyclo Sportive rides will be aimed at preparing riders for completing an Etape du Tour or Gran Fondo cyclo sportive event. They will be run at a slower pace than the racing cyclist rides. Two days in the week there will be a mountainous ride over an Etape type route.

Leisure & Touring rides will be at a slower pace and aimed for those riders who want to ride at a more sedate pace.

During the week there will be seminars for both racing cyclists and cyclo sportive riders.

Training Camp Prices...

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March / April Veterans & Ladies Riding Weeks

29th March to 12th April 2008

After operating the very popular Vets & Ladies riding weeks at Albir Gardens for the last 12 years we have decided to have a change of venue, and are proud to offer a new Vets & Ladies riding week that will be held in the Region of Castellon and will be based at the seaside resort of Benicassim, at the 4* Hotel Orange.
The region of Castellon & the seaside town of Benicassim is located on the Spanish mainland and approx 1hr drive from Valencia.
The 4* Hotel Orange is owned by the Intur Sports group and is a dedicated Cycling Resort location. It has recently been appointed as the Official Ridley Bike test centre and they have also been recognised by the UCI as the approved location for UCI Pro Tour team training camps.

In 2007 the professional teams Unibet & Chocolates Jacques held their pre season training camps here, and also Britain’s super vet Malcolm Elliott is a regular visitor.

This will be the 14th year of running this very popular training camp, strictly for the over 40’s and ladies of all ages.
Veteran and ex professionals will be acting as your riding partner and adviser, and along with other riders who have excellent knowledge of the regions roads will be available to give you all the advice to get your season off to a flying start. Like all our training camps, we cater for all abilities and not just for those training to race.

Departure dates will be on either the 29th March for 7, 10 or 14 nights, or the 5th April for 7 nights.

These Preparation & Training weeks are open to those riders over 40 years of age and females of all ages. You may want to use the week for some hard training before the racing / sportive season starts, or simply enjoy some relaxed coffee shop rides under warm weather.

You can book your own flights with budget airlines to Valencia airport:
www.easyjet.com STANSTED, BRISTOL, GATWICK
www.jet2.com MANCHESTER, NEWCASTLE, LEEDS & BRADFORD
www.ryanair.com LIVERPOOL, EAST MIDLANDS, STANSTED, DUBLIN

On arrival at Valencia airport our reps will meet you and there will be coach transport to the resort of Benicassim and the 4* Hotel Orange.
Our airport transfers will leave Valencia at approximately 12.00hrs, 15.00hrs & 18.00hrs, depending upon the flight times of customers and will take approx 1hr.

What the Weeks Include:

• Half-Board accommodation (bed, buffet breakfast evening meal)
• Airport transfers to and from Valencia airport
• Free use of all the hotels sporting facilities (Technogym gymnasium, 25m indoor swimming pool, Sauna, Turkish Bath).
• Well structured daily group rides catering for all abilities
• Notice board with runs list for all groups, with maps of the area and ride profiles
• On the bike skills classes & positioning
• Knowledgeable guides with each group who know the roads
• Free mechanical service from an experienced mechanic equipped with a full set of tools to make sure your bike is kept in tip top condition for the duration of your stay.
• Secure Bike Room for the safe storage of your bike
• Free bicycle wash station
• 1 Free massage from a qualified sports masseur / physio. Further massages available at reduced price.
• Organised seminars and lectures from the very best in your sport
• Spare bikes / test bikes supplied by Ridley
• Complementary Free energy products from Science in Sport (S.I.S.)
• A selection of Turbo Trainers for use.
• Free bike lube
• Camp shop with discount prices on SiS product, Sporting Tours clothing, bike spares