Suggested checklist

of minimum equipment and accessories

Road Bike

Bike Box for carrying on plane

Cycling helmet

Cycling shoes

3 cycling jerseys

3 cycling shorts

3 pairs cycling socks

Leg warmers

Arm warmers

Wind vest or jacket

Long and short finger gloves

Cycling sunglasses

4 water bottles

Sunblock - SPF 30 minimum

Seat bag with the following:

Inner tube, tire levers, patch kit, inflation device, basic wrench set

Smart Cycling Coaching, Inc.

It's never to early to plan a good ride!

Austin, Texas Spring Training Camp

March 27 - April 3, 2011

EIGHT DAYS OF CYCLING SEASON PREPARATION

AND TEXAS HOSPITALITY!

An open, interactive bicycle training camp

and Texas culture mini-vacation for adult cyclists.

One of the most enjoyable parts of riding and racing a bicycle is enjoying the fresh air, nice weather and the scenery of the open road. Unfortunately in the Midwest we have something called winter, which can make us forget the joy of cycling. March is a time that finds many dedicated athletes doing almost anything but riding outside.

At Smart Cycling we have a way of temporarily defeating the winter. It is our annual Austin, Texas training camp. A chance to get away from the cold of winter and remember the fun of riding your bike.

Our training camp takes the athletes on a variety of open roads with challenging terrain and good pavement. The Texas countryside provides a beautiful backdrop for full days of pre-season training. This is not a 'hammerfest', but a chance to get in lots of riding at a challenging pace.

The weather is usually between 60 and 70 degrees. A very pleasant change from the usual 20 degrees of the Chicagoland area. We schedule our camp to get our athletes race ready for the upcoming season which is just around the corner.

   Annual Weather Conditions for Austin, Texas  

Average Temperature for March: 55/61 degrees

 Average Rainfall for March: 2.1/1.5 Inches

Warm weather and good roads seem to make every cyclist happy. We plan a daily routine of challenging riding with the added benefit of good company. If you have some personal goals you are working on for the 2011 season, we will make sure we address those on our training rides.

The 2011 Smart Cycling training camp in Austin, Texas is in the finishing stages of planning. If you are interested in getting away from the cold and boredom of winter, join us for eight days of fun, challenging training in Texas.

Although many of our campers race, this is not a race training camp where athletes are worked  to exhaustion every day. While we do provide a challenge to our athletes, we do so on a level equal to each athlete's abilities. Daily activities include skill drills, riding, coaching help and daily reviews of the athletes performance.

We also take advantage of the wonderful hospitality of the people and city of Austin, Texas. At the end of each day's training we relax at one of Austin's many restaurants, clubs or points of interest. The food, music and entertainment of the area is famous for variety and fun.

The city itself is filled with history and stories that make the camp more than just a week of bike rides. Part of this year's  camp occur during the famous South by Southwest Music Festival. We will be sure to take advantage of the celebration.

If you are interested in being part of the 2011 Smart Cycling training camp, e-mail or call us today. We will be happy to answer any questions you have and send you complete information.

Cost for 8 days of warm Texas training is $1,200.00. The package includes round trip airfare, hotel, coaching, bike maintenance, ride support and transportation in Austin. Campers will be responsible for the shipment of their bicycles. A 50% deposit is required to reserve your spot for the camp. Deadline for registration is 6:00 PM February 19, 2010.

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Smart Cycling Coaching & Mechanical, Inc.

P.O. Box 8351

Northfield, IL 60093

Telephone (847) 902-1624

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