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Women-Only Majorca
Training Camp 2005
WomensCycling.net has teamed up
with one of the most popular English-speaking Training Camp providers to
offer a women-only training camp in February 2005.
This is a truly unique offer - as far
as we know, it is the only English-speaking women's only training week in
Majorca in 2005. There are plenty of other fully-subscribed women only
training weeks on the island, if you speak German or other European
languages, but this is the only one for those from the UK and Ireland.
From Saturday 19th February until
Saturday 26th February 2005, you can join the staff from SportActiveMajorca
in the North Coast's resort of Port d'Alcudia
on a women's specific training camp week.
The aim of the week is to provide a
structured training week for female participants who are building up to the
2005 season. There will be vehicle support and guides for each day's ride,
plus the opportunity all week to quiz the Cycling Ireland qualified coaches
who provide these services for you.
There will be evening seminars and
discussions about training and racing techniques and you can even request a
personalised training plan for your return home.
Unlike other training camps, which are
run for "women and vets", this week is specifically designed for
women. The rides each day are designed to have a positive training effect -
not send you home overtired. Participants will be able to focus upon getting
fitter and improving technique, rather than fearing the possibility of
having to hang onto the wheel of a male 'vet' who wants to 'teach them a lesson'.
This exclusive week is a tremendous
opportunity for women looking to put the final touches to their preparation
for the 2005 season.
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Key
Information :
Dates
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Saturday 19th February - Saturday 26th
February 2005 |
Location
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Based at : Hotel Ivory Playa, Port
d'Alcudia, Majorca |
What's Included?
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Airport transfer from Palma to Alcudia |
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4-star-quality apartment-style accommodation
in the Hotel |
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Evening meals and breakfasts - buffet
presentation of meals means that you can eat as much as you like
at each meal to "refuel". |
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Secure bicycle storage within the Hotel
complex |
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Guided rides with experienced leaders
following a structured training plan for the week, designed by
qualified coaches |
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Back up vehicle with basic mechanical
assistance on each ride |
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Evening seminar and discussion events |
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Cycling Ireland qualified coaches are on
hand during rides and each evening |
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Provision of a training plan, personalised
to your needs, if required, upon your return home |
Price
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All the above included for
£259 |
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Flights can be provided, at extra cost,
from any major UK airport |
How to Book
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Simply click here for the SportActive
booking form Adobe
PDF format, or Word
Format complete it and send to SportActive, with a small
deposit, to secure your place on this exclusive trip. |
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Deposits of £85 accepted until 8th January
2005, after which full payment will be required. |
What's Extra?
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Bike hire - exceptionally good value at
just €95 (around £60) for the week for a top-quality,
Shimano-equipped bike. Included in the hire fee is full mechanical
assistance (including overnight mechanical service, where
required) and access to spare wheels in the back-up vehicle
* All participants are encouraged to hire bikes to minimise any
possible disruption to their week due to mechanical problems which
may occur with their own bike during transit or on the
road.* |
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Prices
are based on two sharing an apartment, single person rooms are available,
at a supplement of £35 per week |
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Flights can be booked on your
behalf from any major UK airport. Although substantial savings on
flight prices can be gained by booking now with a 'no-frills'
airline. |
Departing from
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UK major airports, or book your own flight
with a no-frills carrier and save money. A survey of prices
undertaken in November 2004 from UK airports to Palma ranged from
£40 including taxes to £65 including taxes when booked with
EasyJet. |
Who are SportActiveMajorca?
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Dave McCall and Martin Birney, who run SportActiveMajorca
are both successful international cyclists and qualified coaches.
Dave has participated in 4 Commonwealth Games, whilst Martin
successfully competes at Masters level in age-specific World
Championships. The pair have been visiting Majorca for in excess
of the past 20 years - their knowledge of the roads and training
routes is superb! |
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SportActiveMajorca is run by
cyclists for cyclists. In addition to this week, the 2005
programme includes various SportActiveMajorca 'Club Weeks'
for cyclists in Majorca, as well as a SportActive Tour de
France week. |
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Click
here to view the SportActiveMajorca website |
Why a 'Women Only' training camp?
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In
order to provide an optimum training week
specifically geared to the needs of women participants, other
categories of riders will not be permitted to join the
rides. |
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If male partners wish to have a training
week at the same time as this Women Only week, SportActiveMajorca
can organise accommodation, flights if required and will even
provide advice about routes and rides. Accommodation will be in
the Hotel Ivory Playa in your own 2 person apartment-style room. |
How to Book (in case you missed it
above)
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Simply click here for the SportActive
booking form Adobe
pdf format, or Word
Format complete it and send to SportActive, with a small
deposit, to secure your place on this exclusive trip. |
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Deposits of £85 accepted until 8th January
2005, after which full payment will be required. |
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