Cycling Adventure and Training Camp
December, 13th-15th
ADVENTURE AND TRAINING CAMP
Packages starting at Rs 5950
CAMP FOCUS
Performance and Endurance
DAILY MILEAGE
60-120 KMS
DAILY ELEVATION
1500-3000 feet
ROUTE TERRAIN
Paved roads and Rolling / Hills
The Ultimate Cycling Camp!
- Perfect blend of cycling, education and fun.
- Daily rides covering categorized climbs and rolling terrain through beautiful reserve forest roads.
- Education tracks by world famous coaches.
- Make new friends and build memories for a lifetime.
- Serene stay at an eco-friendly 4-star resort!
CAMP FOCUS: Adventure and Training
Join our 2019 adventure cycling camp in Tiruvannamalai.
The Tiruvannamalai Adventure/Training camp is for anyone who wants to get in 3 hard training days(Performance group) or relaxed riding(Endurance group) whilst exploring new territory, riding with like-minded athletes, improving bike handling skills and making new friends from across India. It’s also about sharing experiences with regards to training strategies, nutrition and off the saddle re-balancing/strength work to prevent injuries and enhancing cycling performance.
During the 2 and a half days you are at the camp everyone gets a chance to interact with Coach Volker Maier and participate in optional education tracks like Wko, the most advanced data analytical tool for cyclists and runners and especially coaches/wanna be coaches. There will also be other high quality resources/sessions for Nutrition, Gym work and Bike fitting.
You will be camping at Sparsa Resorts. Fashioned from eco-friendly material to meet high ecological standards, this spiritual themed resort is certified as an Ecotel Resort.
Coaches
Volker’s goal is to enable his athletes to perform at their highest level and be able to live with their passion. Volker is an USAT level1, USAC Level 1 Power Certified and a LEOMO Motion analysis Certified Coach! Volker Specialises in Tri, Running, Road, CX, Time Trial, Juniors and MTB disciplines, he is also an AFAA Certified Personal Trainer.
Mentors
Srinath Rajam started his love affair with cycling in 2009 and early 2010 started working using Power with Dan Hency, now a coach with the British team. Since then his sole objective has been to promote the use of Power based data in cycling, support cycling teams(Trek Firefox, Specialized, Giant and several more). He is also a student of Wko, the leading data analytical tool for cyclists and runners looking to eliminate guessing and maximise performance. Yoga and gym work to prevent injury and improve cycling performance are also his passions. Srinath also actively consults > 40 athletes and regular folk on weight/fat loss, Nutrition for Endurance sports and Nutrition for Strength gain, always based on a person’s unique physiology.
Resources
Srivatsan’s love for fitness started at a very young age. Unlike the average kid, Srivatsan was always overweight but it didn't stop him from exploring various kinds of sporting events. This eventually led him towards helping others attain fitness through CrossFit. Srivatsan is a Level - 1 CrossFit Certificate holder with additional certificates in gymnastics, scaling, anatomy, spot the flaw, running and lesson planning. His recent love affair with cycling under the guidance of Coach Srinath has led him towards Training Peaks's Power certification as well. His aim is to combine all his learning to help improve an athlete in the most functional way possible.
Balaji has been training with power meter from 2013 . Has a lot of passion for number crunching and training. Loves to Time trial and cross country. He Hopes to become a full time coach one day.
About the resort
Situated in the holy town of Tiruvannamalai, the Sparsa resort promises an eclectic experience that combines the best of South Indian spirituality, culture and the spirit of timeless wisdom. Fashioned from eco-friendly material to meet high ecological standards, this spiritual themed resort is certified as an Ecotel Resort, it provides a welcome refuge to reflect and relax with its serene and stimulating environment. The location reflects the spirit of the ancient history of the temple town which dates back to the Chola period. Just a walking distance from Mount Arunachala, the resort, which is around 198 kilometers from Chennai is well insulated from the hustle and bustle of the sacred town.
CAMP ITINERARY
Exclusive climbing and descending skills session with Coach Volker 6-8 am(for those who arrive on the 12th, limited to 10 riders, location base of Jawadhu from Athimoor).
Check- in: Sparsa Resort 10.30 am onwardsPre Ride Briefing: Sparsa Parking Lot 1.15-1.30 pm
Choose the group you would like to ride with (Performance or Endurance), meet the other riders and Coaches. A brief will be given on the route and activities planned for the rest of the day. Mechanic and tools will be available for Bike check.
Departure Time: Sparsa Parking lot 1:30 pmToday's Ride:Jawadhu East (Via Kanji)
| Performance | Endurance | |
|---|---|---|
| Mileage | 130 kms | 100-110 kms |
| Elevation | 700 meters | 400 meters |
| Ride Time | 3.5-4 hours | 2.5 hours |
| Average Speed | 32-35 kmph | 27-30 kmph |
Description:
Today we ride from our resort through the scenic reserve forest roads of Kanji. From Kanji we ride through beautiful villages to reach Pettai. We then cross Mambattu, Athimoor to reach Kaliyam, from where we will then ascend the Jawadhu Polur Reserve forest hills for 11 kms(700 meters elevation gain) and loop back to the resort. Mostly flattish rolling terrain, the last 15 kms from Kanji to Tiruvannamalai is fast, slightly downhill and with the wind we will be cruising at 50+ kmph on wide, beautiful roads, which you cannot afford to miss. Enjoy the ride back, chilled refreshments awaits you all back at Sparsa! Once at the resort you can take some rest, get a massage, swim and refuel before the Restorative Yoga and Education sessions.
Join us for a special Restorative yoga session at Sparsa.
Round Table Cycling Discussion: Sparsa Conference hall 6:30 pmAfter a shower/swim and restorative Yoga, join the coaching team for post ride analysis and an advanced Wko session by Coach Volker. This is a great time to ask him about power based training, how to measure, analyse and use the data to improve performance.(Sign up mandatory, 12 maximum) At the same time a session on Wko basics will be held by Balaji J, Abirami M and Michael S.
Medal Ceremony: Sparsa Conference hall 7:30 p.mMedals distribution for the challenges followed by some fun surprises and pre-ride briefing for next day.
Dinner: Sparsa Restaurant 8:00 pmJoin the group for dinner at the Eco friendly Sparsa Restaurant or at your preferred choice of restaurant.
Join your team at the Sparsa Parking lot for pre ride briefing, bike and route check. Mechanic and tools will be available.
Departure Time: Sparsa Parking lot 5:00 amToday's Ride: Kalrayan Hills (via Thumbal)
| Performance | Endurance | |
|---|---|---|
| Mileage | 170 kms | 100-110 kms |
| Elevation | 1527 meters | 700 meters |
| Ride Time | 4.5-5.5 hours | 2.5-3 hours |
| Average Speed | 32-35 kmph | 25-33 kmph |
Description:
Today the Performance group will start from Sparsa, ride along the scenic villages of Kalrayan hill forests such as Thandrampattu, Thanipadi, Naripalli and Sittling to reach Thumbal. The Endurance group will start their ride from Naripalli. We then climb Kalrayan from the west side through Thumbal, head towards Karumandurai, reach Kariyalur where breakfast will be served. Post Breakfast the performance group will climb up 10kms towards Serapattu and turn back. We then start descending towards Mathur, Manmalai and reach Pootai through Arasampattu, the ride ends at Sankarapuram where chilled refreshments will be served. The route has a total ascent of 1527 m and cars will be available for those who wish to drive back to the resort.
Take a nap, go for a swim, get a massage, or join us for some post ride restorative Yoga and stretches.
Restorative and Rebalancing Yoga:6:00 pmJoin us for a special Restorative yoga session at Sparsa.
Education Tracks: Sparsa Conference hall 6:15 pmHow to get started as a Coach? By Coach Volker 6:15-7:15pm
Emphasis on using Wko, the leading data analytical tool for cyclists and runners looking to eliminate guessing and maximize performance. This session is designed especially for self-coached athletes or wanna be coaches who like to enter the world of power and power based training.
Physical assist, Injury prevention, pain free riding, better performance on the bike.
All the above can be achieved via a personal rider assessment of muscle and posture imbalances, followed by stretches and specific strength work by Sriram L and Srivatsan S
Resources to cover Nutrition, bike fit will be scheduled depending on time availability.
Medal Ceremony: Sparsa Conference hall 7:30 pmMedals distribution for the challenges followed by some fun surprises and pre-ride briefing for next day.
Dinner: Sparsa Restaurant 8:00 pmJoin the group for dinner at the Eco friendly Sparsa Restaurant or at your preferred choice of restaurant.
Join your team at the Sparsa Parking lot for pre ride briefing, bike and route check. Mechanic and tools will be available.
Departure Time: Sparsa Parking lot 5:00 amToday's Ride: Jawadhu Hills (Via Paramanandal)/Bike Skills
| Performance | Endurance | |
|---|---|---|
| Mileage | 100-120 kms | 50-60 kms |
| Elevation | 900 meters | 400 meters |
| Ride Time | 3.5-4 hours | 2.5 hours |
| Average Speed | 33-35 kmph | 27-30 kmph |
Description:
Today the Performance and the Endurance group will tackle the famous Jawadhu hills. The route takes us through scenic reserve forest roads to reach Kanji. From there we go through beautiful villages such as Puthupalayam , Alaputhur (flat/rolling terrain) to reach Paramanandal (Base). Once we reach the base we climb up Jawadhu from the south side for a steady 11 kms @ 6% average gradient to reach the Arch at the top. We then head back to the resort in the same route.
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Sprinting and Bike handling Skills: Sparsa Resort 7:00 am onwards
There will be a special bike skills session with Coach Volker for those who choose not to do the long ride. This session will focus on bike handling, braking, sprinting and also cornering.
Post Ride: Sparsa Parking lot 9:30 amOnce back to the resort, have a relaxed swim, get a massage, or join us for some post ride restorative Yoga and stretches.
Check- out: Sparsa Resort 11.00 amMedal Ceremony: Sparsa Resort 11.30 am
Medals distribution for the challenges followed by a photo shoot.
Lunch: 12 pmJoin the group for lunch before heading back home.
