NRG Portugal Camp, April 26 - May 5 2024
We are happy to announce that we are heading to Lagos, Portugal in Portugals southern Algarve region for our 2024 NRG Europe camp, April 21 - 30, 2023
Lagos is a great spot for a training camp, lots of great roads, from flatter coastal options to long 8+km climbs, the weather is perfect in April with an average high of 23C and lows of 14C. We will be staying at a 4 Star hotel on the beach with a pool, our NRG coaches and guides will be giving you feedback on the rides and van support on the road
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT: For those paid in full by Jan 12, 2024 there is a $200 discount
The town of Lagos
The main focus of the camp is a riding, we will be on road bikes and be riding in groups and we will be putting in big days on the bike. For triathletes we will also have some running and open water swim options in the Mediterainnean but the camp will be geared more towards riding and building a good early season base. The training program will be laid out by the NRG coaching staff and will be adapted to the needs of the group. In order to ensure that everyone is able to ride at an appropriate pace the rides will be broken into 2-3 groups of similar speeds, you don't have to be super fast to come to this camp, but you do need to be ready to put in some longer days in the saddle. Each group will have a coach/guide with them.
The riding around Lagos is hilly and appropriate gearing is crucial, we recommend a minimum 34 x 34 small gear. The routes and terrain will be picked according to the abilities of the group. Road bikes are required for the camp, as there will not be an opportunity to ride in your aero bars. There will be rental opportunities as well please contact Nigel for details
Flights: Flights are not included -- You will fly into Faro, Portugal for Friday April 26, we will aim to have 2 shuttles one at ~12pm for those arriving in the morning and another ~5pm for those arrving a in the afternoon. Its approximately a 60min drive to town from the airport
For departures we will have 2 shuttles available, one will be leaving at ~5am for those on early fights and another at ~9am for those leaving on later flights.
Outside of these times you will need to make your own way to and from the hotel or we can arrange a shuttle for you. :
The hotel and open water swim beach (we may even be able to swim in the pool)
Feel free to contact Nigel with any questions that you have or if you would like a testimonial from one of our previous year’s campers. You can see all of the pictures from previous camps here and here
The details of the camp can be found below. We look forward to training with you in Portugal!!!
The NRG Coaching Team
NRG SPAIN TRAINING CAMP 2024
Day 1: Leave Toronto on the evening of Thursday, April 25 for an overnight flight to Faro, Portugal (arrive Friday April 26) Flights are not included
Day 2: On Friday, you will be picked up at the Faro airport and taken to Lagos (which is approx 60min from the airport). Set up bikes and make sure everything is working for Saturday.
Days 3-9: Eight full days of riding, with options for running and swimming as well. We will schedule some optional off/easy days so that you can have a chance to explore (while not riding your bike!) the region also.
Day 10: Transfer to Faro airport on Sunday April 30 for your return flight
Our training camp is based in the town of Lagos and the training camp includes:
• 9 days at a 4 Star Hotel steps from the beach
• All transfers to/from Faro airport within the allocated shuttle times noted above
• Breakfast and Dinner (lunch is not included but we are generally on the road at lunch time anyway) with 2 night's out on the town (not included)
• Training program organized and led by the NRG Coaching Team
• Daily talks and Q&A by the NRG Coaching Team going over many different aspects of training and racing
• Rides broken into 2-3 groups of similar speeds with a coach or guide with each group
• Training schedules customized to the athletes needs and abilities
• Access to NRG coaches throughout the camp to ask any questions that you have
• Vehicle support for the rides and a camp photographer taking pictures along the way
• Custom camp swag
Cost:
**note a double room cannot be guaranteed unless you bring a roommate with you, we will do our best to accommodate everyone but if a roommate cannot be found then you will need to pay for a single room
Current NRG athlete:
Double Room: $3900
Single Room: $4600
Non NRG athlete:
Double Room: $4000
Single Room: $4700
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT: For those paid in full by Jan 14, 2024 there is a $200 discount
Please contact Nigel for more details
Sign up Form is available HERE
A little video from our 2023 camp in Javea
