{"id":7858,"date":"2025-02-28T10:37:32","date_gmt":"2025-02-28T09:37:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.welovecycling.com\/uk\/?p=7858"},"modified":"2025-03-27T10:48:39","modified_gmt":"2025-03-27T09:48:39","slug":"planning-a-training-camp-a-guide-from-kasia-niewiadoma","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.welovecycling.com\/uk\/2025\/02\/28\/planning-a-training-camp-a-guide-from-kasia-niewiadoma\/","title":{"rendered":"Planning A Training Camp: A Guide from Kasia Niewiadoma"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re considering joining or organising your own training camp, either to escape the cold or to put in some focused work on the bike, there are a few key things to consider. Over the years, I\u2019ve learned a lot about what makes a training camp successful\u2014what to bring, where to go, how long to stay, and how to structure your time. Here\u2019s my take on making your group or solo training camp as effective and enjoyable as possible.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Choosing the right location<\/b><\/h2>\n

The perfect training camp location depends on a few factors: climate, terrain, accessibility, and the cycling community. If you\u2019re based in Europe and don\u2019t want to travel too far, Spain is the best option\u2014whether that\u2019s the mainland or one of the islands. Some of the most popular destinations include:<\/span><\/p>\n

Calpe and the Alicante-Valencia coastline<\/b> \u2013 Great weather, diverse terrain with mountains, hills, and flats, and quiet roads in the off-season.<\/span><\/p>\n

Gran Canaria<\/b> \u2013 A winter paradise<\/a> from December to March, where you can ride in shorts daily and start your season with a nice tan.<\/span><\/p>\n

Mallorca<\/b> \u2013 The northern part, especially, is buzzing with cyclists from dawn to dusk, and the variety of routes is incredible.<\/span><\/p>\n

Girona<\/b> \u2013 A fantastic option for solo camps, with a strong cycling culture, group rides, and plenty of cafes, bike shops, and physios.<\/span><\/p>\n

Andorra and Livigno<\/b> \u2013 If you\u2019re planning a summer camp, these mountain destinations offer great altitude training and stunning scenery.<\/span><\/p>\n

Cyprus<\/b> \u2013 I haven\u2019t been yet, but I\u2019ve heard great things and would love to check it out one day!<\/span><\/p>\n

At the end of the day, what we cyclists need is good weather for long rides and smiles on the face. We also need bike shops that specialisee in proper equipment in case we run into problems, diverse terrain so all training elements get to be improved and some type of community.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you decide to go to a solo training camp, I would suggest Girona or Calpe. Just because those towns are super adjusted to cycling culture and cyclist needs. You will never feel lonely, there is always somebody available to ride with, coffee shops organize group rides and there is research available when it comes to airport pick-ups \u2014 especially when travelling heavily :). Plus there are a bunch of bike stores and physio places that will take care of it all, leaving you feeling as if you belong to some community already. Countless brunch places will make sure that after your long exhausting ride, you get healthy recovery food in directly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When summer comes around, mountain destinations become more popular, and places like Livigno and Andorra start to shine! It’s a little more challenging up in the mountains as you are more dependent on driving a car to get to places. Yet again, those destinations are not only filled with the same group of passionate cyclists, but as well as needed resources.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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