2014 Cyclocross Pre Season Camp in Wollongong on the 22nd March.
Presented by American Cyclocross Rider Pat Lemieux and Donkey Label Clothing.
WHERE: Wollongong -NSW Australia. - Stuart Park North Wollongong.
ORGANISER: Danny Hennessy- Level 1 Cycling Coach. 2013 NSW State Masters CX champion- 2nd 2013 Australian Championships
When : Saturday 22 MARCH
COST : $50 per rider for 1 day.
LIMIT: 16 RIDERS
Pat Lemieux is a former Road professional Rider for Texas Steakhouse team in the USA.
Amongst that he has been Minnesota State Cyclocross champion a few times and recently finished 2nd in the Minnesota State championships for 2013.
Pat is the partner of Gwen Jorgansen who is the top 3 ranked female Triathletes in the world.
Pat is based here in the Illawarra region for 3 months every year and is offering a unique opportunity for NSW based Cyclocross riders to participate in a training camp and learn skills and techniques to improve their Cross training and racing.
Course Itinerary:
Assemble North Wollongong Surf Club- Diggies Cafe North Wollongong Beach. 8am.
Session 1
Introduction by Pat and outline Weekend Schedule. 1.5 Hours
Includes: Bike Set up, Clothing, Shoes/pedals,
Skills- Mounting, Dismounting, barriers, Tight corners, Slippery surfaces, Sand sections, Stair run ups, Steep power climbs. What to do in the PITS.
Morning Tea: 30 mins
Session 2
GROUP RIDE
Heading north/south through Stuart Park. Corrimal Park. 1.5 Hours
Skills-Cornering, Following the wheel, Barriers, Sand riding ( Lagoon).
Stairs running at Flagstaff Hill, Hill running and dismounting.
LUNCH 12pm to 1pm
Lunch Not supplied. Cafes and takeaway shops located at North Wollongong, Woolworths Supermarket 2km from Venue.
Session 3
GROUP RIDE
1pm Assemble at Diggies/ North Wollongong Surf club area.
Group Ride heading south towards Coniston Energy park, West towards Figtree, Keiraville area, Fairy Meadow- North Wollongong. Duration approx 2 Hours.
Afternoon Tea: 1 hour break
Session 4
4pm - Stuart park North Wollongong
Race start practices- 4 Mock starts.
Includes a 10 min CX short course Hit out. ( 500m laps)
Estimated Finish- 5pm.
The Cyclocross Camp is designed to get interested riders ready for the 2014 CX season and learn from an experienced Rider who regularly competes in Cold -Ice and Snow conditions.
Any interested Cyclocross riders are encouraged to attend of any level.
Must have a current 2014 Gold or Silver Cycling Australia License. Or a member of MTBA 2014
Cost is $50 for one day.
Payment can be made by EFT to
BSB is 614-800
Account No.200686708
Please Indicate on Payment your Full name
After payment send your details and License No. through to Danny danielj4@gmail.com Call 0401194103 for any details or Questions.
