Barcelona Spring Training
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Get your season off to the best possible start with our Spring Training weeks in Barcelona, Spain.
You'll be based in Sitges, the cosmopolitan capital of the Spanish Mediterranean, just 30 km south of Barcelona. The traffic-free routes around the vineyards and mountain ranges that surround Sitges are perfect for avid road cyclists. Add to that the mild weather conditions and limited rainfall which allow for great year-round cycling and it's no surprise that many of the top professional riders including Juan-Antonio Flecha, (2nd in the 2007 Paris Roubaix) choose to live here.
Prices start at just $570 per week!
That's right - just $570 for a 7-day/6-night training camp when sharing a 4-person apartment.
In these tough economic times we've made our training camps more accessible by offering apartment-type accommodations. Get together with your riding partners: share a 4-person apartment and pay just $570 per person for a week-long stay, or share a 2-person apartment and pay $750 per person per week.
Hotel accommodations are also available at the 4-star Hotel Calipolis. See the following table for full pricing details:
Accommodation Type |
Price per person for 1 week (7 days - 6 nights) |
Additional Nights Price per person /per night |
| 4-person apartment | $570 |
$95 |
| 2-person apartment | $750 |
$125 |
| 4-star Hotel - sharing a double room | $1,470 |
$245 |
| 4-star Hotel - in a single room | $1,980 |
$330 |
Apartments: Ideal for couples or groups, our apartments are modern and newly furnished. The apartments are located in different parts of Sitges but all are situated in the downtown area within 5 minutes walking distance from the beach and town center. Most are equipped with English speaking Sky Satellite TV, wi-fi or ADSL internet access, fully equipped kitchens, washing machines and air conditioning.
Hotel accommodations: the 4-star Hotel Calipolis is situated directly on the beach-front promenade in the center of downtown Sitges. The Hotel Calipolis has air-conditioning, wi-fi access, solarium, summer terrace, swimming pool and holds the prestigious Spanish "Q" quality award.
Dates
Our Spring Training Camp runs from March 6 to March 21.
Join us at any time during this period - choose any arrival and departure dates within this 2 week window.
The Venue - SITGES
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Our training weeks are based in the cosmopolitan Spanish resort of Sitges. Situated on the Mediterranean coast, just 30 kilometers south of Barcelona, Sitges is an incredibly charming and historic resort community. Spend a few days discovering the old town and the beach-front cafes and restaurants and you'll quickly fall in love with Sitges.
Hot to get there?
Sitges is located just 30km south of Barcelona International Airport.
From the US there are now multiple non-stop flights between major US airports and Barcelona.
From the UK and other parts of Europe there are numerous low-cost flights using Easyjet, Vueling and other low-cost companies.
Please contact us if you'd like us to arrange transfers from the airport to Sitges.
The Training Rides
The training rides leave from Sitges Beach (in front of the Hotel Calipolis) every morning at 8:30am. The rides will cover 65 to 85 miles with a minimum of 4,000ft elevation gain each day.
The terrain around Sitges is ideal for spring training rides. From the Penedes vineyards in the south to the Alt Penedes mountains further north, the region is characterized by traffic-free, single-lane roads and lots of challenging climbs (there are no flat roads around Sitges!).
The rides are intended to build your early-season "base", build your overall endurance and improve climbing, descending, cornering and pace-line skills.
Expect to ride a minimum of 24 hours during the week and to climb 25,000 to 30,000 ft.
A Typical Ride Profile
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What's included in the price
- Accommodations
- All breakfasts (hotel accommodations only)
- TBT ride leaders - at least 1 ride leader per ride
- TBT support vehicle
- Mechanical assistance
- TBT Route maps, cue sheets and elevation profiles
What's not included
- Airfare
- Transfer to/from Barcelona Airport to Sitges
- Meals
- Travel and personal insurance
- Additional hotel expenses i.e. phone charges, mini-bar, gratuities
Optional Extras
To keep costs at a minimum we have eliminated as many extra "services" as possible. If required we can provide the following additional services.
- Half board or full board can be arranged at the Hotel Calipolis
- Cyclist-specific lunches and dinners can can be arranged at a local restaurant in downtown Sitges
- Transfers to/from Barcelona International Airport can be organized
- Orbea Bike Rentals are available
Please contact us for full details and pricing on these additional services.
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Bring your Non-Riding Partner!
While you're out riding your bike every morning on our training rides your partner will find a multitude of activities in and around Sitges. A stroll through the charming old-town of Sitges followed by a café con leche at one of the many beach-side cafés or a shopping spree through the many designer boutiques - Sitges is a fascinating town just waiting to be discovered.
And after lunch together in Sitges why not head into Barcelona, Europe's top travel destination - it's only 30 minutes by train to the center of downtown Barcelona!
We can also organise daily visits to local attractions such as Montserrat or the Roman ruins in nearby Tarragona (a UNESCO heritage site) or a visit to the many excellent local wineries.
Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to kick-start your 2010 season and enjoy a fantastic vacation with your non-riding partner!
Check out the weather in Sitges
Expect daily high temperatures of between 60°F and 70°F and mostly sunny skies!
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Check out the 5-day forecast for Sitges: click here |