LAST UPDATE: January 6, 2010
coaching skills time trial xc racing climbing descending nutrition fitness
taught by certified USAC coaches and pro athletes
2010 Staff to date:
manager / lead coach - Andy Johnston
pro mtb'er, junior team manager
coach - Andy Applegate
Level I Coach
athlete Pro - Jeremiah Bishop
Nat Champ
staff - Shey Lindner
ride Leader -
USAC Mountain Bike Summer Camp
Cedar Mountain, North Carolina
June 21st - June 26th, 2010
with
Jeremiah Bishop
Jerseys included
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2010 Athlete Development Camps
How to Qualify:
Contact us. Collegiate athletes are encouraged to attend also, and do not need to meet any qualification criteria other than being a USAC member with the physical ability to race. * Camp registration deadline is two weeks before start of camp. Don't delay!
The camp is open to any rider ages 14 and up who is physically able to ride epic trails and compete under race situations. The is not a camp for those who might be interested in beginning the sport. A little previous race experience is good, and the ability to complete mountainous rides on consecutive days with the groups is needed. This is not to scare anyone off, do know that we have many beginner level athletes that do just fine at the camp. USAC suggest having ten races prior under the belt.
All athletes that meet the following criteria will be automatically eligible and will not have to submit a request for eligibility.
- 14-22 y/o Cat 1 and 2 mountain bike XC license holders.
- Top 5 in ADJMTB race (15/16 and 17/18 Cat 2 and Cat 1 after June 2009.
- Attended athlete development camp in 2009,
that athlete is automatically qualified to attend any MTB regional development camp in 2010 and should have already received an invite via email (by Spring '10). If you feel you should have an invite and did not get one then contact us.
USA Cycling has an automatic qualification system for regional camps based on USA Cycling race results and rankings.
OR qualification is to contact the camp manager and discuss.
Athletes should arrive at camp with a level of fitness that allow them to ride and train several days in a row. Training in preparation for the camp will improve the athletes experience. We suggest an increase in riding during the weeks before the event and up to a week out. Rides of 2-3 hours that are "fast paced" at times should be sufficient.
For additional USACycling information on Regional Camps contact:
Clay Worthington
or contact camp staff below
or Coach Andy at (404) 314-9940
preferred: ajriding@yahoo.com
Weather
Brevard can be a temperate rain forest at times. Although June is typically a drier month be prepared for the occasional afternoon shower.
As we are in the mountains it is not unusual for the temps to drop and bring cool weather. Be prepared; have one set of cool weather riding gear.
At minimum have arm and knee warmers, a cycling under shirt, a vest or jacket, eye wear and gloves.
Watch the forecast to see if full length tights and top might be needed.
Top riders from each of the mtb camps may qualify for a chance to travel with USAC coaches to NY and VT rounds of the US Kenda Cup races.
This camp is a qualifier for the USACycling National Championships held in July.
The top 6 riders from the camp earn an invitation to the race. Scoring is based on the time trial and the short track race.
Depending on athlete turn-out we may extend invites past the top 6.
Contact Us
FEES 2009 [2010 will be similar - update soon]
Fees $700 until April 30, $750 after April 1st, 4pm MST.
Registration is available online under your "myusacycling" home page for USA Cycling license holders. You will need to be a member of USA Cycling to attend camp.
Team discount for teammates of 3 or more registering together at the same time is $75 per athlete. $625 before April 1st, $675 after April 30th. Deadline for team registration is May 14th, 4pm MST
Please note an address change for USA Cycling
210 USA Cycling Point
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
Please address camp registrations to Ben Sharp/Summer Camp.
Questions specific to the NC camp should go to Camp Manager, Andy. ajriding@yahoo.com or 404-314-9940.
To complete registration you need to fill out this quick survey:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=UC63L7wEd8Susg7LdN4Uxw_3d_3d
On May 15, 2009, each camp registrant will be able to download a packet of information through the MYUSACYCLING homepage with details about the camp. This will include directions, packing list as well as the important waivers and forms necessary for camp participation. Print out these forms and complete BEFORE arrival to camp. Many forms require a parents.guardian signature.
Top times from camp time trial and stxc races will qualify for a chance to travel with usac to US Cup rounds in VT and NY state - see usac site for details.
We will use Vertical Ascent Measurements to quantify results on the uphill time trial. This evens the results based on rider weight.
