Denia
Training Camp

Today we have our first long ride, and like professional riders, the first thing to do on a training camp is an FTP test. We have the perfect place to do it – the Coll de Rates, a steady climb with the perfect length.

Furthermore, this climb is highly popular with the pros for all their specific workouts so don’t get too alarmed if someone comes flying by you, probably just another pro doing their FTP test!

After yesterday’s FTP test, we’ll know your training zones, so it’s time to start working!

The first part of the ride is along the coast, perfect to remove the lactic acid from yesterdays test! But don’t get too relaxed, this is a training camp after all. Your first real workout of the ride will come on the Coll de la Garga. The plan for today is to work on the Torch, maintaining low RPMs in Zone 3. Torch training refers to a specific type of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) exercise routine designed to help you burn fat and build muscle simultaneously. It stands for “Total Body Resistance Exercise with Cardiovascular Exercise”. Enjoy!

A key part of any training routine is rest and recovery, so today you’ll enjoy an active recovery ride – which essentially means a coffee ride. We’ll follow the example of the Spanish pros and enjoy a coffee accompanied by a few Spanish pastries – buen provecho!

After yesterday’s recovery ride, your batteries should be fully charged and ready for another challenging ride on the Costa Blanca.

Today’s objective is to work on endurance. It’s a long ride (157km) and we’ll also incorporate a few efforts in Zone 3 during the climbs of Coll de Rates and Port de Tudons.

Today’s ride may be shorter in distance, but don’t let the shorter distance fool you. .

Spanish riders love ambushes, think of Alberto Contador constantly outsmarting his rivals with his well-placed ambushes. Today our ride leaders have a strategic ambush in place – but we can’t tell you exactly where it’s going to come in the ride – just be ready for it! Besides the ambush, the focus for today is to work in the red zone, targetting your V02max. This means you’ll be doing short, but intense efforts. You’ll repeat the efforts at the beginning and towards the end of the ride, on the same climb, allowing us to compare your numbers at these different points in the ride. Be ready for a demanding and rewarding ride today!

The last ride in Denia and an opportunity to enjoy a magnificent ride and since it’s the last day, leave it all on the road!

There are two main climbs on this route, the famous Vall d’Ebo and Port de Tollos, but with multiple “rollers” along the route, this is the typical legbreaker ride, perfect for the final day. Leave it all out there!

Unfortunately, your Denia Training Camp has come to an end.

Our shuttle will drop you off at Alicante Airport.