Bill Warburton
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Join the Bend Endurance Academy for this Cyclocross Development Camp
designed for Junior & High School Cyclocross Racers, their Coaches and
Teams. Supported by OBRA and designed to be challenging
for each individual from beginner to advanced, this camp gives athletes and
coaches an opportunity to spend time together outside of the race venue.
Academy Cycling Director, Bill Warburton says, "This camp is for riders and
coaches who want to connect, share, train hard and have fun. We're trying to
elevate the level of riding and coaching in OBRA-land so that we can lead
the country not only in cyclocross events, but in rider development, too.
Getting organized on a regional level is going to be key to that success."
He
stresses that this camp is for all abilities, saying, "This camp is for the
rider's benefit over the long-term. No matter where they are when they come
in, they'll go home tired, satisfied and amped up to keep improving.
Beginners will leave feeling much more confident and advanced riders will
learn from experts how to keep pushing their training and racing forward.
Some will race locally, others might do the High School Series, others might
try to go on to USGP's or Nationals, whatever they do, they'll have a good
time at the camp."
When:
- Friday, September 23: 6PM at our office, recommended but optional
evening for those who can arrive Friday night
- Saturday and Sunday, September 24 & 25 all day
Who Should Attend:
- Junior men and women age 10 - 18
- COCC Students
- U23/Collegiate Riders ages 19 - 24
- Junior / High School Coaches
Rider Abilities and Requirements:
- Racing Age of 10+
- Ability to ride for 2 hours in reasonable weather conditions
- Desire to improve your skills, build your understanding of cyclocross
racing and work hard
- Working Cyclocross or Mountain bike: some loaners available, call Bill
at 541.335.1346 for more details
What Athletes Get:
- Some meals, two lunches, snacks, ride food (see schedule below)
- Race Entry to the Crossaflixion #1
(Race
#2 of the Junior / High School Series)
- Training drills, skills sessions and tips with feedback from expert
coaches and racers
- Social downtime with fellow racers
- Talks about nutrition, building training plans, race strategies, bike
mechanics, etc.
What Coaches Get:
- Build your confidence as a coach and leader
- Some meals, two lunches, snacks, ride food (see schedule below)
- Collaborate with other coaches from the region
- Share ideas for drills, skills, workouts
- Discussions about junior racing, the rules, the schedule, details for
this season
- Brainstorm about future direction of junior racing in OBRA
- Crossaflixion Race entry not included
Where to stay:
- Check out the Seventh Mountain Resort, or
VisitBendfor lots of
lodging options
- Homestays for individuals or teams: Please contact Bill at 541.335.1346
and we can try to arrange something with our families
- Camping is available at Tumalo State Park or in the forest near town
Camp Cost --Lodging not included:
- Individual Athlete: $165
- Coach with 0 - 3 Riders: $155
- Team of 4 or more: $135 each
- Coach with 4+ Riders: $125
Complete Fall Cyclocross Camp 2011 Schedule:
*Friday, September 23* (Optional Evening for those who can make it to town)
*6PM**Introductions and Dessert Social* - check-in, videos, dessert,
drinks, done by 8pm *Saturday, September 24* *8.30AM**Meet at the
office for Race Prep* - mechanical checks, load Van, carpool to race venue
- coaches meeting *9.30AM**All Campers Arrive at Race Venue (Tumalo, OR)* -
pre-race skills review - pre-race nutrition review - pre-race mechanical
checks - pre-race warm-up plans *Noon**Junior Races * - Part of the High
School and Junior Series *Post-race**Clean up, get back to street clothes,
rest* - Lunch provided - Race evaluation with coaches - Clean bikes,
mechanical work - load van, carpool back to Academy *3.30PM?**Back at the
Academy * - second session of skills drills, 1 hour easy effort - coaches
drills session - indoor and outdoor clinics - leave all bikes and
equipment at office *6.00PM**Dinner, BBQ or pot-luck* *Sunday, September
25* *8.00AM**Breakfast provided* - racer breakfast menu to introduce new
foods, talk about nutrition *9.30AM**Meet at the Academy* - take van and
carpool to practice area - athletes get 1 hour of drills and skills, easy
effort - coaches to observe & collaborate on drills and skills - strength
session 45 minutes, hard effort, learn importance of strength,
injury-avoidance, proper techniques *Noon**Lunch provided* - street
clothes, rest *2.00PM**Fun Exploratory Trail Rides* - break into groups,
ride 1 to 2 hours depending on ability - improve bike handling, see new
trails, ride with your friends *4.00PM**Wrap up back at the Academy and end
camp*
Packing List:
- Cyclocross or Mountain Bike - bring pit bike, too if you have one
- Helmet, sunglasses, gloves, riding shoes, etc.
- hydration pack or bottles
- extended repair kit: 3 tubes, levers, multi-tool, pump, etc.
- at least 2 sets of riding clothes - chamois, jersey, armwarmers,
jacket, warm hat
- bring your race fuel for Saturday, whatever you're used to but I'll
have other things to try
- 2 changes of street clothes
- toiletries
- pack all your overnight stuff separately
from
your daily riding gear so you can take your day pack with you in the van
To Enroll:
- Individuals go ahead and sign up!
- Coaches without any riders, go ahead and sign up!
- Coaches with riders or teams must have an entry for each rider and can
pay individually or as a group with one check
ENROLL NOW
Contact me with any questions.
Cheers,
Bill
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William Warburton
Cycling Director
541.335.1346
Bend Endurance Academy
500 SW Bond St, Suite 142
Bend, OR 97702
www.BendEnduranceAcademy.org