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Weekday Rides - Monday & Wednesday 5:30pm - Earlysville Business Park NOTE: Please park at the far end of the Canine Campus parking lot. |
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Weekday Rides - Monday & Wednesday 5:30pm - Earlysville Business Park NOTE: Please park at the far end of the Canine Campus parking lot. |
Our training rides started March 9th and runs for 14 weeks, leading to the exciting June 13 & 14 MS Tour de Vine weekend. Come join us for a 3 month adventure that will invigorate your body, mind, and soul!
Rides head out on Monday and Wednesday evenings, leaving sharply @ 5:30pm from the far end of the Canine Campus parking lot. You're encouraged to extend your training into the weekend, by taking advantage of one of the weekend rides offered by the Charlottesville Bicycle Club. Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to participate in local weekend events (e.g. Tour de Greene) for exciting weekend training, that serves as a perfect warm-up to the MS Bike Tour. For more details, please review the training schedule and maps listed below.
These Spring training rides attract cyclists with a variety of experience, fitness, and skills. We'll have Freshman to Senior-level rides, with the Freshmen group receiving special attention to help learn about cycling, safety, and fitness. To determine your class and understand our riding expectations, please click here. We expect everyone of you to practice and promote safe cycling practices.
If you've ever considered riding in the MS Tour de Vine, would like to learn more about helping a wonderful charity, practicing safe cycling, feeling years younger, or just enjoying the scenic outdoors with friends... definitely come join us! In order to be successful in your training, it's highly recommended that you begin soon, and consistently follow our Spring training program if you intend to meet this rewarding challenge. Don't miss out on this wonderful, free opportunity!
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Spring Training Schedule |
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Weekday Rides (Suggested Mileage) |
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| Week | Date | Coach | Freshmen | Sophomores | Juniors/Seniors |
Weekend Ride |
| 1 | 3/9 - 3/15 | Juan, Juan | 5, 5 | 8, 8 | 22, 25 | 8-30 |
| 2 | 3/16 - 3/22 | rain, Marianne | 8, 12 | 10, 10 | 25, 27 | 10-40 |
| 3 | 3/23 - 3/29 | Dennis, rain | 12, 12 | 15, 15 | 28, 28 | 13-40 |
| 4 | 3/30 - 4/05 | Bill, rain | 13, 13 | 18, 18 | 30, 30 | 15-42 |
| 5 | 4/06 - 4/12 | self, self | 14, 14 | 20, 20 | 31, 31 | 17-45 |
| 6 | 4/13 - 4/19 | rain, rain | 15,15 | 20, 20 | 32, 32 | 18-47 |
| 7 | 4/20 - 4/26 | rain, Kristi | 16, 16 | 22, 22 | 33, 33 | 20-50 |
| 8 | 4/27 - 5/03 | Fran, rain | 17, 17 | 22, 22 | 34, 34 | 22-55 |
| 9 | 5/04 - 5/10 | rain, rain | 18, 18 | 25, 25 | 35, 35 | 42 |
| 10 | 5/11 - 5/17 | Bill, self | 19, 19 | 25, 25 | 35, 35 | Tour de Madison - 16/40/62 |
| Central Va Bike Festival - 20/40/62/100 | ||||||
| 11 | 5/18 - 5/24 | Tom, Tom | 20, 20 | 25, 25 | 35, 35 | Tour de Greene - 21/42/60 |
| 12 | 5/25 - 5/31 | Kristi, none | 22, 22 | 30, 30 | 35, 35 | 65 |
| 13 | 6/01 - 6/07 | Tom, none | 24, 24 | 30, 30 | 35, 35 | 70 |
| 14 | 6/08 - 6/14 | Juan, Juan | 25, 20 | 30, slow 25 | 35, slow 25 | MS Tour de Vine |
Click on the route mileage to view the route.
Other excellent training opportunities:
The Charlottesville Racing Club (CRC) and friends meet at Reas Ford every Tuesday and Thursdays at 6pm for 20 and 30 mile "brisk" rides for Juniors and Seniors.
The Charlottesville Bike Club (CBC) holds Saturday and Sunday rides with various paces which should cover Freshmen thru Seniors. Check out their ride schedule for more info.
For many more tips concerning training, nutrition, and much more... checkout our Training Tips section.
