CONTACT: Hugh Moran, hmoran@mhc.edu, 828.275.3950

Presents

Summer Cycling Camp, July 15-20

Mars Hill College – Blue Ridge Mountains

Get fast or stay at home! The National Champs

are ready to rip your legs off and elevate your

game. We’ll train your brain too—with elite level

tactics and our race proven secrets to success.

Come sharpen your fitness and fine-tune your

race strategy before you tackle the region’s premier omnium: The French Broad Cycling Classic.

WHERE: Camp will be based at Mars Hill College’s beautiful

campus nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The

college provides immediate access to an amazing network of

lightly travelled roads, including extended climbs, rolling terrain,

and flat/fast rides along the river. Situated in Madison County

(“The Jewel of the Blue Ridge”) Mars Hill’s neighbors include the

Blue Ridge Parkway, Mt. Mitchell State Park, Pisgah National Forest, the Appalachian Trail,

and the French Broad River. Mars Hill is just 18 miles north of vibrant Asheville, NC.

WHEN: Drop off: Sunday, July 15th: 1-3pm. Pick Up: Friday, July 20th: 1pm.

WHO: Aspiring racers ages 10-collegiate. Cyclists will be grouped based on experience, ability, and skill level. All cyclists

must have prior group riding experience (racing isn’t required) and a current USA Cycling license. Parents are welcome.

COST: Includes lodging, three meals per day, and all training food/drink. Limited slots so reserve early.

Individual Athlete: $590.00 Includes camp activities, lodging/meals, and free team jersey.

ABRC Athlete: $490.00 Same as above for members of Asheville Bicycle Racing Club.

Parent: $380.00 Camp activities, lodging/meals.

Sibling Discount: First camper full price, 20% off each additional sibling

Race the French Broad Cycling Classic: All campers are encouraged to compete in the French Broad Cycling

Classic on the weekend at the end of camp. You will have the opportunity to race as a team wearing official Mars Hill

College team jerseys. The camp will specifically focus on the time trial, climbing, and criterium skills/tactics you’ll need to

have an awesome race. We’ll preview courses during the week and come up with a plan of attack. Pre-race strategy and

tactics will be followed by post-race reviews of each race. A great opportunity to put into practice specific knowledge

learned during the week and receive immediate feedback from coaches afterward. Stay tuned to the race website for

updated course and schedule info for this year’s event: www.frenchbroadcyclingclassic.com.

5-time National Collegiate Champions 2010 USAC Collegiate Club of the Year

CONTACT: Hugh Moran, hmoran@mhc.edu, 828.275.3950

LODGING and LOCATION: dorm style rooms at Mars Hill College, 100 Athletic St, Mars Hill, 28754

BENEFITS:

Professional fit by a F.I.S.T. certified expert.

Power testing and profiling on CompuTrainers at Spin-Tech Training

PowerTap wheels to demo, train with, and review data

Free official Mars Hill College team jersey*

Ride as a team at French Broad Cycling Classic**

Preview of courses for French Broad Cycling Classic

Led by USAC certified coaches, collegiate national champions,

and current/former professionals.

TOPICS COVERED:

Race strategy and tactics for individuals and teams

Skills and bike handling sessions

Racing and training with a power meter

Endurance training plans and goal setting

Race preparation, fueling, and recovery

Aerodynamics, power-to-weight, and equipment selection

Mechanics workshop covering maintenance and basic repair

Core strength, flexibility, and proper bike fit

Climbing, descending, sprinting, cornering, time trialing, attacking, bridging

REGISTRATION: online at www.pre-reg.com

TYPICAL SCHEDULE:

Breakfast: 7:30-8:15am

Morning exercises: 8:15-9:15am

Skills session: 9:30-11:30am

Lunch: Noon-12:45pm

Free Time: 12:45-1:45pm

Ride/Practice: 2:00-5:00pm

Dinner: 5:15-6:00pm

Evening discussion: 6:15-7:30pm

Free Time: 7:30-9:30pm

Lights Out: 10:00pm

*Reserve spot by June 4th to guarantee jersey and sizing. **Teams formed based on registration in each age/category.

Check for schedule updates at:

www.marshillcycling.com/summer-camp/

Riders will be sent a detailed schedule the week

prior to camp as well. Expect daily talks from a

variety of industry, coaching, and racing experts.

CONTACT: Hugh Moran, hmoran@mhc.edu, 828.275.3950

WHAT TO BRING (please label everything):

At least 2 kits for cycling

Road bike with at least 39x27 gear ratio

Riding gear: shoes, gloves, sunglasses

Helmet without cracks

Spare parts (tube, tire, etc.)

2 water bottles -

USAC racing license (can be purchased at camp)

Completed waivers

Pillow and linens or sleeping bag

Bath towels

Dirty clothes bag

Quarters for laundry, money for snacks

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WHAT ELSE?

Stay in dorm housing during French Broad Cycling Classic for only $25 per night per person.

Arrive early and ride the Hot Doggett 100 or Devil’s Fork Metric Century on Saturday, July 14th. Both start and

finish on the campus of Mars Hill College. Challenging and scenic rides with plenty of climbing. More info at

www.hotdoggett.mhc.edu.

Special discount package for athletes and parents: $95 per person

Includes:

Entry into either event

Lodging Friday and Saturday nights

Three meals: lunch and dinner on Saturday, brunch on Sunday

SUMMER CYCLING CAMP PARTNERS: