A bike-focused camp with Gordo & Robbie Ventura
September 25th to October 1st, 2010
Take your cycling to the next level.
Read Gordo's Report from the 2009 camp
Rides Include:
- Preview the Silverman bike course
- Experience The Valley of Fire in the Nevada desert
- Challenge yourself on the St. George Ironman bike course
- Ride, or run, Zion National Park
- Visit Bryce Canyon National Park
- Ride, or run, Capitol Reef National Park
- The camp finishes by topping out over 10,000 feet offering views into Cedar Breaks National Park
Contact Gordo to reserve your slot.
All campers should plan on arriving no later than the evening of Friday, September 24th
All campers should plan on leaving no earlier than 2pm the afternoon of Friday, October 1st
Arrive/Depart Las Vegas, Nevada
Where will I stay?
Athletes will be staying at motel accommodation (double occupancy). Athletes may request a single occupancy room for an additional fee.
What will we eat?
All meals will be provided for athletes attending the camp. Lunches will be picnic style when on-the-road.
What if I have bike problems?
Professional Mechanics from Wheels on Wheels (WoW) will be on hand to help assist with any on-road problems as well as CLEANING your machine each day after you ride. All bikes will be stored and secured each evening by WoW and will be ready for you each morning at the designated roll out time. You just need to fill up your water bottles each morning and we will take care of the rest.
What about daily sports nutrition?
We will provide sports bars and sports drinks before each ride. Nutrition will also be available in all sag vehicles accompanying your daily rides.
What does it cost?
$2,500.00 covers everything, but your flight to Vegas. A $500.00 deposit will secure your spot.
Deposit
$500 due at registration; further $1000 due by June 30; balance due by August 30th
Cancellation
Full refund (less $100 admin fee ) if cancel by June 30th, thereafter refunds at option of camp hosts (camp hosts agree to use all reasonable efforts to replace athlete’s slot).
Ride Outlines
- Saturday -- explore the Silverman Bike Course finishing at Valley of Fire State Park
- Sunday -- ride to St George via Old Highway 91 (runs north from Littlefield) -- with option to finish on the St. George Ironman course
- Monday -- Explore Zion and Bryce Canyons by bike
- Tuesday -- Experience "the wall" of Escalante Canyon as well as the 4,000 ft ascent of Boulder Mountain
- Wednesday -- Regroup day with an option of exploring Capitol Reef National Park and/or riding up Boulder Mountain from the north side
- Thursday -- Ride from Panguitch, Utah to over 10,000 feet and descend through Cedar Breaks National Park to Cedar City
- Friday -- transfer back to Vegas
