TOUR DE BINTAN TRAINING CAMP
17th - 18th September 2011

This two days cycling training camp is aimed specifically at preparing you for the highly regarded Tour De Bintan in November 2011.

This camp focuses on:

• Course familiarization - riding all three stages of the race over two days;
• Simulated practice on the Sprint Ace and King of the Mountains stages;
• Dedicated road closure for camp participants in place for the 1st stage through the town of Tanjung Pinang;
• Race Preview Workshop, including race strategy, team tactics, peloton etiquette and how to use the peloton to your best advantage;

Simultaneously, you will achieve a weekend of high-quality training of up to 300km in Bintan’s quiet rolling hills

The participants will be split into groups of different ability led by MetaSport’s cycling coaching team, to ensure that you are riding with participants of a similar pace, and support vehicles will be provided.

 

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

 

Saturday 17th September

•  182km ride taking in the 1st Stage of the Tour de Bintan
  
  The group will ride directly to the starting point at Checkpoint 1 (12km from the ferry terminal).  Coaching on group cycling skills will be given en route and markings/banners on the road will indicate upcoming sprint points for the Sprint Ace and King of the Mountains, for those of you looking to contend for these jerseys in the actual race or simply wanting to stretch your legs.
  
  There will be a nutrition break shortly before entry into Tanjung Pinang and one of the Sprint Ace Points, where a full road closure will be in place to provide you to replicate race conditions.
  
  The ride will continue to the race finish line taking in the remaining King of the Mountain stage.
  
  At the finish line and after a quick refreshment break, the groups shall take an easy ride for the remaining 14km to Nirwana Gardens where your bikes will be stored overnight and you can freshen up and look forward to a well deserved relaxed dinner.

• Evening Workshop
  
  After dinner, MetaSport will hold a Tour De Bintan Workshop where you will be given the inside track on the event with an exclusive race preview led by the Tour Director. You will also be given advice and tips on race strategy and team tactics to help you get the most out of your race. The Workshop will conclude with a Q&A session with the Coaching Team panel
  

Sunday 18th September

• Stage 2 (74km) and team riding practice
  
  With strategies and tactics learnt from Saturday’s Stage 1 ride and Workshop, participants will be put into teams for the 74km long stage 2 to practice riding as part of a team and hone their skills at team riding during key points of the race. Those who prefer to ride as a soloist within the group rides can do so.
  At the conclusion of the Stage 2 ride there will be a break for an early lunch at Nirwana Gardens Resort

• Stage 3 (38km) practice and final coaching points
  
  The final leg of the camp will be on the 38km Stage 3 course, which will be led at a steady pace to help with recovery after the camp has concluded. The key points of the stage will be marked for you to note and final coaching points given.
  

RATES AND BOOKING

 

	Cost Per Person
Package to Include:	MetaSport member	Non-Member
• Return ferry from Singapore to Bintan • One night at Nirwana Gardens, twin-sharing accommodation • All meals, including food and drinks whilst training • MetaSport coached rides • Workshop • Race Preview by Tour Director • Back-up vehicle during rides • Return transfer from ferry to resort	SGD 355.50 (Excluding 7% GST)	SGD 395 (excluding 7% GST)
	Non Training Spouse:  SGD 250        (GST not included)