"The roads in Alabama are perfect to get in your early season miles. 1-3 weeks down there is an excellent way to start off your season. After riding a huge amount of miles in the rolling hills, you're ready to put in the intensity that will turn into race wins in the coming season. The time I spent there in 2008 really helped me prepare for the start of the year. After the camp in Alabama I went to the Tour of Taiwan stage race and got my first top 10 finish in a UCI race."
Alabama Cycling Camp Ramer is a quaint small southern town located in central
Alabama. For the past 9 years it has been an ideal location to have an early season cycling camp due
to the mild winter weather, beautifully paved new roads with dozens of quiet
scenic routes, fresh sweet smelling clean air, and all the town’s amenities in
short walking distance. Join us for our 11th year and discover or rediscover out the Alabama Cycling Camp is ideal for the serious racer
or casual rider. It's a cyclist's dream getaway.
Awesome Roads
No Traffic
Many Exciting Routes
Beautiful Scenery
Smooth Pavement
Warm Weather
Training
Every morning will begin at 8am with the day's agenda: breakfast, a required morning stretch
followed by a 3-4 hour training ride. A SAG wagon will follow each ride. Each night will include optional educational lectures on time trialing,
racing strategies, climbing, speed training, base miles, recovery and nutrition and will make use of the latest racing videos. Campers can participate in a free body and bike position and efficiency analysis,
obtain free advice on yearly training schedule, racing strategies, and direction on achieving cycling goals.
**Bring Road, time-trial bike or both plus all necessary equipment and basic tools. Helmets are mandatory at all times.**
Lodging and Accomodations
Located in the heart of the deep south in a small community called Ramer, Alabama. The spacious camp residence
has 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms with showers, laundry facilities and secure bike storage. Heating and cooling equipped.
The community of Ramer has a library with internet access, a health center, bank, post office and a food market all
within close walking distance.
Dining
We will include all breakfasts, lunches and dinners at the camp. A quality camp means having delicious,
healthy food and plenty of it.
