Colombia Cycling Camp
Colombia Cycling Camp
High altitude and warm weather riding in the ultimate cycling destination
Colombia is fast becoming the Mecca of road cycling and the mountain range above Medellin in Colombia’s Antioquia region is the favourite training spot for pro riders.
Featured Climbs
Alto de la Union, Alto Santa Elena, Alto del Tasajo
Overview
Details
Next Departure
December 2nd 2023
From
USD $3,995
Duration
9 days / 8 nights
Non-Rider Friendly
Yes
Rental Bike
Not available
Ride Program
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Overview
Join our expert ride leaders for an incredible week of cycling in this cycling-obsessed country. Cycling is Colombia’s national sport and every weekend thousands of cyclists take to the roads around Medellin. Little wonder that Colombia has produced so many top pro riders in the past few years!
During the week-long camp you’ll be based at the luxury 4-star Hotel Movich, the preeminent cycling hotel in the country, used by Team Ineos, Bora-Hansgrohe, Deceuninck-Quick-Step and other top pro teams. The hotel is situated at an altitude of 2,200m (7,200ft) and within 5 minutes of Medellin’s International airport making travel in and out so easy. Starting and finishing at the hotel, the daily rides will cover many of the training routes and climbs used by local pros such as Rigoberto Uran and Fernando Gaviria. The rides are tough and the high altitudes add to the challenge, guaranteeing you’ll return home super-fit and ready to impress your local grupetto.
Our regular staff members will provide you with the usual first-class Thomson Support and will be joined by local Colombian riders including Mauricio Ardila, ex-Rabobank professional and winner of the 2004 Tour of Britain. Join us for a week of spectacular and challenging riding in the new hot-spot of road cycling.
Itinerary
| Day | Description | Distance | Elevation | Hotel | |
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| 01 | Bienvenido a Medellin! | Hotel Movich | |||
| 02 | Introductions & Warm-up Ride | Hotel Movich | |||
| 03 | Alto Medina | Hotel Movich | |||
| 04 | Guatapé | Hotel Movich | |||
| 05 | Santa Elena & Parque Arvi | Hotel Movich | |||
| 06 | Abejorral | Hotel Movich | |||
| 07 | Santa Elena & El Carmen de Viboral | Hotel Movich | |||
| 08 | Sonson | Hotel Movich | |||
| 09 | Adios! | ||||
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Itinerary Detail
Day 1
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Bienvenido a Medellin!
The trip starts in earnest tomorrow (Sunday) but we’ve booked you into the Hotel Movich this evening so you can arrive at any time, check-in and relax. The hotel is situated just 5 minutes from Medellin Airport and a free shuttle is available.
Our staff will meet you after breakfast tomorrow morning.
Day 2
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Introductions & Warm-up Ride
Meet our staff in Reception at the Hotel Movich at 9:00 am for a brief Orientation Meeting where the Thomson Trip Manager will walk you through what to expect during the week ahead. At 10:00 am our mechanics will be on hand to help with the bike build followed by lunch at the hotel pool at 12 noon.
After lunch you’ll head out on your first ride in Colombia. From the hotel you’ll head south to La Ceja, home town of Fernando Gaviria, winner of 2 Tour de France stages and 5 Giro d’Italia stages. In La Ceja you’ll start the climb to Los Enanos then head back to the hotel through Don Diego and El Tablazo.
Day 3
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Alto Medina
Arvi Natural Park is the destination for your first big ride in Colombia. Enjoy the first 15km (9 miles) of the ride, the only flat section of the entire route today. At the end of this flat section you’ll arrive in Guarne which signals the start of the Alto Medina climb.
At the top of the Medina you enter into the Arvi Natural Park and from there until the end of the ride you’ll enjoy a roller-coaster of short climbs and descents through the magnificent natural splendour of the Natural Park.
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Map & Profile
| Climb | Distance | Elevation | Av. Grade | Category | |
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| Climb | Distance | Elevation | Av. Grade | Category | |
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Los Enanos |
7% | 3 | ||
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| Climb | Distance | Elevation | Av. Grade | Category | |
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Alto Medina |
5.7% | 2 | ||
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Dates & Prices
| Date | Booking Status | Availability | Price / Per Person | Single Supplement | Non-rider Discount | ||
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| 2023 | |||||||
Dec 2 - 10 |
Taking Bookings |
Places Available |
USD $3,995
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USD $700 |
USD $1,130 |
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| 2024 | |||||||
Feb 3 - 11 |
Taking Bookings |
Places Available |
USD $4,195
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USD $750 |
USD $1,190 |
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Nov 30 - Dec 8 |
Taking Bookings |
Places Available |
USD $4,195
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USD $750 |
USD $1,190 |
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Pick-up/Drop-off Info
Arrival
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No organised pick-up. Hotel Movich provides a free shuttle service from Medellin Airport. Journey Time = 5 minutes |
Departure
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Hotel Movich provides a free shuttle service to Medellin Airport. Journey Time = 5 minutes |
Colombia Cycling Camp
High altitude and all-year round warm weather. Is this the perfect cycling escape? We think so!
