2023 CAMP DATES
look for more information or details on the camps please email me directly at doug@cycle4life.com.
June 26 to 30
race camp that will include a long 25 mile day with 4000 feet of climbing.
This will be a five day camp running from 9 am to 4 pm. We will work on the Lees-McRae College Nationals courses, we will ride up Beech and around the Emerald Outback and participate in XC and ST race simulations. Expect our long day to be 25 to 30 miles long with 3500 to 40000 feet of climbing. Our lead Collegiate cycling coach this year is Phillip Christmas, assistant coach at Lees-McRae College.
Cost for camp $ 500
July 10 to 14
Beginner camp for the less experienced
This three day camp will run from 9 am to 4 pm each day. This camp is best for inexperienced cyclist that need to build their confidence. We will work on roots, rocks, creek crossings, bridges, mud as we explore multiple trails around Banner Elk.
Cost for camp $ 400
July 17 to 21
camp for all riders, focused on middle school and high school level riders.
this five day camp will run from 9 am to 4 pm each day. We will focus on different types of trails, that will include muddy, rocky, roots and creek crossings. Climb accelerations, cornering in berms, tight tree runs and a climb to the top of Beech Mountain. We will also participate in XC and ST race simulations
Cost of camp is $500
June 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
This week would make for a wonderful week long team camp with team building opportunities. Opportunities are available to include some non cycling team building activities. 8 or more team mates come together, bring 2 coaches with you for no additional charge. Housing and meal options available.
For more information email doug@cycle4life.com
new for 2020 race camp
June 19, 20 and 21, 2020
We will run simulated races on the LMC XC and ST national championship courses. Due to the cancellation of so many spring races, we have opened up this camp to any High School racer
Cost $350
High School NICA coaches from around the Southeast
We have coaches lined up from Florida, Tennessee, North Carolina and South Carolina.
Meet and great college coaches
We have arranged a number of college coaches from around the Southeast to come and ride with our cyclist. Friday night we will have a meet and greet with the coaches.
Housing and meals
Hosted at the Holsten Camp on the shores of Wildcat lake at 4000 foot elevation. Meals designed to increase your fuel level for three hard days of racing. For parents and family joining us for their kids camp experience, please hit our link below for more information on Banner Elk and available lodging within a mile of the camp.
National Championship Courses
We will run race simulations on the National Championship XC and ST courses on the campus of Lees-McRae college.
Headed by two multi time national championship coaches
This is a great opportunity for upcoming High School mountain bike racers to meet and greet college coaches that have scholarships available. Designed by Rick Crawford, former head coach at Fort Lewis(10 team national titles) and Doug Owen former head coach at Lees-McRae college(8 team national titles) to increase recruiting options for college programs.
2020 skill camps
July 15 to 17, 2020
for the less experienced
for the less experienced
Wednesday thru Friday day camp to work on basic handling skills.
Hours are 9 am to 4 pm
for more information email doug@cycle4life.com
for the less experienced
for the less experienced
for the less experienced
Not based on age, but on skill level. Kids of all ages are invited, only requirement is that they are riding a pedal bike.
cost $225
work on basic skills
for the less experienced
work on basic skills
We will work on riding rocks, logs, berms, creek crossings, bridges and an assortment of single track trails. We will be utilizing the Pirate trails on the Lees-McRae campus.
July 20 to 24, 2020
for middle school and high school racers
work on basic skills
Monday thru Friday day camp working on racing skills and working at altitude. Camp will be at or above 3750 feet for all race simulations.
for more information email doug@cycle4life.com
for middle school and high school racers
for middle school and high school racers
for middle school and high school racers
This week we will focus on improving racing skills. Our focus will be on middle school and less experienced high school racers, especially those racing NICA.
Cost $350
race simulation and altitude training
for middle school and high school racers
for middle school and high school racers
We will work on short track and cross country race simulations. We will also climb to the top of Beech Mountain, 5506 elevation, from Banner Elk, 3700 feet elevation.