Fitness Testing & Base Miles
3 nights (Thu, Fri, Sat) all inclusive based at Stirling University Management Centre. Measure your cycling fitness and have fun at the same time
It doesn’t get any easier, you just get faster – Greg LeMond
The Itinerary
Friday evening
Arrive, settle in. Group talk about the next two days riding and fitness testing. Riders will also have be allocated specific timeslots for their fitness testing the following day.
You will also have a chance to relax and use the varied leisure facilities at the Stirling Management Centre. The Management Centre’s unique links with the University of Stirling ensure that during your stay you will be spoiled for choice when looking for ways to unwind or keep fit. Facilities include the National Swimming Academy’s 50m swimming pool, a state of the art fitness suite and 9-hole golf course all located within the spacious grounds of ‘the most picturesque university campus in Europe’.
Saturday
A group breakfast will be followed by lactate threshold tests for each individual. From these tests your power output, VO2max and training zones can be determined. You will be provided with a full report of the results. Following the testing a seminar will be provided allowing you to ask questions and learn more about how to maximise your training and performance based on your results.
For those not undergoing a test, you will be free to go and ride in the local area or use the varied fitness and leisure facilities on offer through the University.
A Team Room will also provided where you can relax and watch TV on the widescreen TV, play on one of the games consoles or just socialise with other riders on the trip. The accommodation also has excellent cafe and bar facilities
Sunday
After an early breakfast, we will head out at 9am for a 3 hour ride around Stirlingshire. Returning for lunch, the afternnon will allow you to attend another seminar with a focus on sports nutrition and how this affects your performance. The evening will then be yours to spend as you wish
Monday
Breakfast at the hotel and return home.
Additional days riding can be arranged to extend your trip. Please contact Skinny Tyres for details.
