Spring XC Training Camp in Spain

SPRING XC TRAINING CAMP IN GRANADA, SPAIN

Join World Top 10 Volvo/Cannondale star Kashi Leuchs (NZL) and former Junior World Champion Helena Eriksson (SWE) for a 7 day training camp in sunny Andalucia, from March 1 to 7, 2003.

Kashi and Helena will take you on a huge variety of cross-country training rides in and around spectacular Granada, which is at the base of the Sierra Nevada National Park. Trail rides will vary from 1hr beginner rides through to 5hr expert level rides. The camp is ideally suited for both male and female riders of all levels who are looking at getting an early head start on training for 2003, in the milder climate of southern Spain. Local English speaking national level riders will also join the training rides and show you their favourite trails.

The average daily temperature for Granada in March is 17 degrees Celsius and the average monthly rainfall is only 24.6mm.

In addition to the great weather, spectacular setting for training rides; there is the historic city of Granada to explore when you’re not out riding, and you’ll be staying in a converted 16th century renaissance palace.

The camp is limited to just 20 participants and ideally caters for couples of differing riding skill standard and experience.

The camp includes:

·6 nights accommodation with breakfast in a beautiful 16th Century Renaissance Palace in Granada. Each room has access to Internet and international TV channels. The Hotel Casa del Capitel Nazari can be visited on the web at: www.hotelcasacapitel.com

·All lunches provided during the camp.

·Daily training rides with stars of the mountain bike sport. Kashi is an Olympian, a World Top Ten rider and has for the last 3 years been a member of the elite Volvo Cannondale Mountain Bike Team. Helena was junior World Champion in 1996, second 1997 and has remained very active in the sport.

·All ground transport, including shuttles from Malaga or Granada airports.

·All spare inner tubes, and ride snacks for the daily rides.

·Each morning an informative talk lead by the riders on their training techniques and other informative tips from the stars.

·Specific dietary needs can easily be catered for.

·Complimentary gift for each participant.

·Administrative support and assistance from 23 Degrees Sports Management.

To register for further information on the camp, send an email to:

info@23degrees-sports.com