8 Day / 7 Night Trips For cyclists and triathletes. Arrive and depart from Barcelona or Girona 2008 Dates March   8 - 15  15 - 22  22 - 29  29 - Apr 5 April   5 - 12  12 - 19  19 - 26  26 - May 3 To view prices click here

Lance always said training for the next Tour starts the day after the final stage arrival in Paris. In other words, no amount of training is really enough. You can be primed for your European bicycling vacation by participating in one of EuroCycler's pre-departure training and strength conditioning programs. In the process, you learn critical physiological information about yourself so you won't just train, you'll train right!

From training camps we've run in previous seasons, we've learned that riding in Europe can be very challenging for many guests. It starts with jet lag and dehydration from travel, which too many amateur athletes try to ignore as a performance factor. Others are unexpectedly challenged by the mountainous terrain or are not used to more than two days of consecutive riding so early in the season. EuroCycler's offers options to prepare you for rides in Europe so that you get the most from it.

Most important is to be active and prepare physically for your European adventure. EuroCycler is continually building exercise programs with partners in the US, UK and Europe to offer programs to get you ready for the vacation camp and maximize your experience.



Coaching Options

EuroCycler offers pre-departure coaching for its guests with classroom and online options. EuroCycler's leading partner for coaching is the nationally recognized Cadence Performance Center in Philadelphia whose coaches will also be in Spain.

Classroom Coaching
Three-time Olympian, Coach Brian Walton has designed an 8-week pre-departure coaching program with inspiring and informative sessions to get you out of hibernation, build core and leg muscle strength and improve cardio conditioning. This program makes the climbs in the European mountains much easier to digest. It also includes VO2 and lactate testing. For details about EuroCycler's program at the Cadence Training Center click here.

Individualized Coaching Programs - Online
The programs at Cadence also features online programs based on proven methods. No matter where you live, the certified coaches at Cadence will work individually with EuroCycler guests to determine the proper yearly, monthly, weekly, or even daily training regimens required to meet their cycling goals.

With over 15 years racing experience from junior through professional ranks followed by successful training and coaching of dozens cyclists and triathletes, Ryan Oelkers has all the tools at hand to design cycling training for EuroCycler athletes to prime them for their vacation experience in Europe. Three-month programs start at $99 per month and are individualized based on each athlete's lifestyle, equipment and fitness level. For details contact Ryan at per email (roelkers@cadencecycling.com) or call 1-877-629-2564.

Start-up camp at Cadence in Philadelphia
Those interested in visiting the Philadelphia area can participate in a 2-day start-up camp which includes proper bike fit, VO2, Wingate and lactate tests, pedal analysis, nutrition and body composition and personal riding with the coach. The experience and data gathered from this camp is useful in assessing your overall fitness level and lays the groundwork for development of an individualized coaching program. For more information visit Cadence at 4323 Main Street in Manayunk, Philadelphia, access their website (www.cadencecycling.com) or call 1-877-629-2564.