January 9th to the 13th 2013 - Maui, Hawaii
There is no better place to escape the cold and snow than Hawaii. Take advantage of this fantastic trip and take a break from winter! Features warm tropical rides around the island, rides up Haleakala and along the beach. Individual bike fits and also technique instruction for climbing, time trialing and bike handling skills.
This camp will be a chance to escape the grip of winter, ride in short sleeves and shorts and get on the bike for 2 to 5 hours in the 5 days.
Includes guided rides, one on one ride instruction, technique work, nutrition and training talks (how to train with power) and learn what the pro's do and how to make the most of your own time available for training in order to reach your goals.
Cost: $550
March 15th to March 23 2013 - Solvang, California
This will be a "training camp" for all catergories, whether you are a 1, 2 a 3 or you love to ride Gran Fondo's. The maximum number will be 15 riders in an effort to keep the quality as high as possible. We will have a follow vehicle and you will have a choice every day as to what type of ride you want to do - a faster, longer ride which is ideal for the competitive racer, or the more relaxed ride which will be tailored for the Gran Fondo and Century riders. The camp will include ride instruction, talks on training properly, nutrition, how to recover from injury, and many other topics related to optimizing your fitness.
Cost: $1,990 for single occupancy, $999 to share a room.
July 26th to August 4th 2013 - Cycle Italy - Marostica Italy
This is THE flagship trip! BEAUTIFUL rides, incredible food and wine - a true slice of heaven on earth. This is a "vacation" trip - not a camp. We will ride through the most beautiful scenery you can imagine in the magical Veneto region of Italy. This place was made for cycling!
We will ride up through Monte Grappa, to Asiago (yes, the cheese!) along the Brenta river, tour wineries and take a trip to Venice by train and indulge in every Italian pleasure there is. This trip is great for husbands and wives, significant others with plenty to do and see... both do not need to be avid cyclists to enjoy.
Price includes 10 nights at the Villa San Biagio a beautifully renovated monastary, or choose the Due Mori which is a boutique hotel that is within the walled city of Marostica (for the Due Mori add $350 for two, or $400 for a single), 3 gourmet Italian dinners (alcohol not inlcuded), breakfast, guided rides, train trip to Venice. Transfers to and from the airport are not included. $500 deposit due May 20, 2013, FULL payment due July 1, 2013. If you have any questions about where to fly in to, or any thing else, please call Michael at 303.591.3812.
Cost: $5,990 for a couple, $5,600 single room.
August 10th to 17th 2013 - US Pro Cycling Challenge (Tour Of Colorado) Tour - Colorado
We will ride the decisive stages of the 2013 USPCC tour. You will experience first hand what the best pro's in the world will as they take on the "challenge" of this gruelling event that has become THE #1 Pro Cycling race in the USA. Michael will provide you with a when, where and who is most likely to make their moves to make the most impact in a bid to have their best results in the race.
Cost: $ Call: 303.591.3812
2013 Four Day Camps in Colorado - April, May, June, July, September and October
Based in Littleton and riding out of the Hampton Inn And Suites these camps are tailored for athletes of all levels looking to take their cycling to the next level. We have partnered with Dr. Inigo San Millan of the University Of Colordao, School Of Medicine who is recognized as one the THE leading physiologists in the PRO peloton in Europe and around the world. Dr. San MIllam will administer the physiological assessments that help to make this camp be the most comprehensive camp availble anywhere! Ride times will be between 2 and 4 hours. This camp will include technique instruction, talks on training plan optimization, nutrition, psychology, recovering from injury, racing tactics - and much more!
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Cost: $975 Call: 303.591.3812
For more details on all these camps and trips see below or email Mike at mike@espcycling.com.
Also available are Private Custom Camps which offer one on one time with Michael where you can customize the camp. You can chose what area of cycling you want to work on or, you can simply sign up and as you ride with Michael, the areas that you want to work on can be tailored to meet whatever areas you decide you want to work on.
We also offer Fun In The Sun outdoor fitness conditioning classes for anyone who is looking for a fun way to improve their fitness level. Nanci as an AFAA Certified Personal Fitness Trainer conducts these classes beginning in the spring and these run through the summer and into fall.
Echelon Sports Performance is located at the foot of the Rocky Mountains in Littleton, Colorado and was founded in 1994 by Michael Carter, Certified USA Cycling "Elite" Level Coach and former professional cyclist (ranked #1 US PRO 1990, participated in all three "Grand Tours," the Tour De France, Giro D'Italia, and Vuelta Espagna, a four-time World Master's Hill Climb Champion and a former National Champion).
Join us for our seventh year in Solvang and 10 days of quality training. This is the same location that many UCI World Tour teams have used in past years for their training, and they train here for good reason! More Info...
Personal Training and Boot Camps
An outdoor workout class for people committed to improving their health and fitness. You are expected to commit to being at class on time ready to workout! More Info...
Michael Carter
2009 “Radwelt” World Champion - Road and Hill Climb!