The Dolomite's 2012
Join us for our trip to the Dolomite's this July....we will be climbing all the classics including: Stelvio, Gavia, Passo Gaui, Marmalada and many more....
Download all the info here: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/50302392/Final%20Italy%202012%20Brochure-%2010-30.pdf
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ITALY 2012
Ciao!!!
Based on our great trips last year and my excitement in introducing
others to cycling training and travel, I am pleased to
announce my cycling venture called IdleFast.
IdleFast is excited to rollout our
cycling adventure in the spectacular Dolomite’s in Northern Italy scheduled for
the summer of 2012. In order to provide the best experience possible we have
used the feedback from our guests last year to help enhance next year’s trip,
some of the changes next year will be:
- Trip cost to
be fully inclusive including wine at dinner
- Reduction of
travel time in vehicles
- Travel time
to and from the airport will be reduced from about 4 hours to
approximately 2 hours by flying into Verona rather than Milan
- Daily commuting
in vehicles will be reduced in half by having two base camps with 4 days
at the first camp and 3 days at the second camp
- Increased
relaxation and off time activities
- More
comprehensive and personal training programs provided
- Comprehensive
nightly next day ride review
- Bike clinics
during trip to include: bike maintenance, training, riding techniques etc.
- Discounted
weekly offseason Computrainer classes available
Whether
you ride like the pros or are a weekend warrior, our goal is to provide you
with a “Day in the Life” experience of what it’s like to compete on some of the
classic mountain passes of the Giro. Your experience on these passes will be
enhanced by our personalized training programs which shall focus on climbing and
descending skills prior to your trip. Not only will you experience the classic
climbs, but you will also learn the history and watch footage from these
classics prior to your rides. Eddy Merckx, Fausto Coppi, Lance Armstrong, Marco
Pantani, and Andy Hampsten left their marks in the mountains of Northern Italy
forever. It is our hope these mountains will leave their mark on you for years
to come.
Located
in the center of the Dolomite’s are the beautiful and welcoming towns of Merano
and Corvara. Both are surrounded by some of the most spectacular and dramatic
mountain scenery in the world. To allow you to focus on riding, recovery,
relaxing and taking in the overall experience, we have dramatically reduced driving
times to and from starting and finish points. During the trip we will change lodging
locations one time as we will be dividing the trip into two segments. Your 7
day adventure begins with your flight arriving in Verona, Italy, on Tuesday morning
where you will be met by one of our personal guides. After a 2 hour drive into
the heart of the mountains, you will arrive in the town of Corvara, famous for
the Sella Ronda Challenge (http://www.cycling-challenge.com/sella-ronda/). Corvara will serve as our base
camp for the first 4 days of our trip. The
warm and beautiful Hotel Le Perla
gladly welcomes us. After enjoying some of the most spectacular mountain rides
in the world we then move or base camp to the quaint town of Merano. Here we
will lodge at the stunning Villa Tivoli
where you will experience one of the most hospitable stays you will encounter. With your first class accommodations taken care of, let the riding
begin!
Located
in unique and relatively flat valleys, both Corvara and Merano allow for easy
riding with access to endless ways to access some of the most classic climbs in
the world. Upon arrival, we will begin with an easy spin to get your legs
acquainted to the terrain. Afterwards, rest easy knowing you will have the
support of a well-seasoned and knowledgeable professional staff there to
encourage, motivate and enhance your experience. No need to carry extra food,
clothing or gear for you will be fully supported by a “sag-wagon” as well as our
guides riding along with you.
Your
Guides
Lance Ohlsson has raced road and mountain bikes for
over 26 years following competing in speed skating during his teens. During his
career Lance has numerous State and Regional Championships as well as placing
in national and international competitions including; National Team Time Trial,
National and International Mountain Bike Championships, Olympic Pursuit
Qualifications, pro-am stage races and National Prestige Series events.
Lance is a USA Cycling Certified Coach working with
competitive and non-competitive riders as well as developing cycling seminars,
clinics and cycling events nationally and internationally with a focus on
enhancing and improving the cycling experience.
Robert Murillo competed in pro-am racing with various trade teams. During
his career Robert qualified and competed in several National Championships in
both Road and Team Time Trial and competed in 100s of races, including the
National Prestige Series, Superweek, the Tour of Michigan, the Tour of Denver,
and the Tour of British Columbia. Robert also raced in Europe with teams based
in Amsterdam and Monaco.
After his cycling career, Robert earned his Bachelor's and Master's
degrees at the University of Chicago and then his law degree in New York.
Robert lives and practices law in Boulder, Colorado. He is active in the
cycling community and participates in many of the local rides and enjoys
mentoring new racers.
Robert enjoys frequent travel and has ridden in Europe
through many of the famous mountain passes in the Pyrenees, Alps, and
Dolomite's.
Dates to Keep in Mind:
December
1, 2011 - Notification of
interest and $2,000 refundable deposit to Lance
January
1, 2012- Training starts:
Lance will contact you to develop your training program
January
12 – 15, 2012 - Austin or Arizona cycling
camp
March
– June Monthly
local DC group rides TBD
May Colorado
trip TBD
June
1, 2012 Final
payment due – Final day for refunds of deposit
ITALY
2012
What: A
7 day cycling adventure in the Dolomites
When: Arrive: Saturday,
July 14th
Depart: Saturday, July 21st
Where: Corvara, Italy: Base Camp I
Merano,
Italy: Base Camp II
Lodging: Hotel
La Perla - http://www.hotel-laperla.it/en/for-your-pleasure/la-stüa-de-michil/4-0.html
The rides: Our base
camps in Corvara and Merano selected due to the diversity of rides available
directly from the hotel. Located in relatively
flat valleys offering many options of flat or rolling rides, with the classic Dolomite
climbs nearby. The diversity and
availability of designing custom rides in the Dolomites makes it perfectly
suited to meet your personal riding objectives. The focus of the trip will be on
experiencing the greatest, most beautiful, and undeniably challenging mountain
climbs you will ever encounter in a lifetime. Some of the rides are indeed
daunting so we allow for recovery days for much needed relaxation.
Price: Price is
per person with the following inclusions: $6,000
The week:
Saturday Arrival in Verona, shuttle to Corvara - Welcome ride
from hotel 20-40 miles – Flat
Sunday Tre Cime 50 –
60 miles
Monday Sella Ronda 55
– 65 miles
Tuesday Marmolada 45 miles
Wednesday Drive to Merano – flat recovery ride 20 miles
Thursday Stelvio 65 miles
Friday Mortirolo – Gavia 50 – 60 miles
Saturday Depart
from Verona
Inclusions:
- Pre-event
training:
o
Pre event training schedule (Detailed, specific
and comprehensive for each rider)
o
Discounted Computrainer classes during offseason
- Transportation
to and from Verona airport
- Single occupancy
lodging for 7 nights
- 7 days
of guided riding with professional coach/Pro cyclists
- Sag
wagon on each ride as required
- Breakfasts
and dinners at the hotels and prepared lunches during most longer rides
- Coaching
and ride events daily
- Bike
maintenance included
- Full
IdleFast kit (jersey and bibs/shorts)
- Discounted
bike equipment available
-
Discounted bike packing services available for
those in the DC area
Non-Inclusions:
- Flight
& bike transport
- Wine
& liquor
- Bike
rental – Available for $400 for the week (Carbon fiber/titanium pro bikes
avail)
Extra cost may be charged for additional airport
transportation if required
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