OWA's mountain bike programs offer instruction and application on some of the finest terrain in the world under the guidance of experienced riders, racers and mechanics. Since 1986 OWA has introduced many to the whole realm of real mountain biking and has helped numerous individuals develop their skills to the highest level. In addition to the introductory and moderate riding and skills found in our Adventure Skills and Mt. Bike/Rock programs, more extensive skill develpment can be found up to the advanced skills and long rides that are part of COLORADO BIKE CAMP, MOUNTAIN BIKE RACE CAMP, and POWER BIKE (which combines the two).
Colorado Mountain Bike Camp focusses on developing the full range of skills needed to really be able to ride confidently on a variety of terrain and in sometimes remote locations. Instruction is offered in technical riding skills, fitness, and bike mechanic skills. Riding is on our fabulous terrain (mostly single track) in the Base Camp area on our favorite trails including Rampart Reservoir, Salt Creek, Spruce Grove and the Colorado Trail. Nights are spent at Base Camp with comfortable bunks, hot showers and great meals. Since you can only ride so much...........there are other activities available including rock climbing, fly fishing, etc. OWA can provide bikes, helmets, shoes and pedals but participants are encouraged to bring their own. Basic riding experience required. A great program to combine with Race Camp allowing a week for acclimation. July 20-July 29, 2008; $1450
ITINERARY:
Day 1: Arrive at OWA; orientation and opening campfire; night at OWA
Day 2: Prepare Bikes; Ride the Packer's Gulch Loop/Spruce grove single track; night at Base Camp
Day 3: Ride the Rampart Resevoir; bike mechanic skills; begin bike rebuild project; night at BC
Day 4: Ride the Circumnavigation Trail at Bradley Peak; afternoon technical skills; optional afternoon ride on the OWA Puke Loop; night at BC
Day 5: Raft the Brown's Canyon in AM; ride the Sheep creek PM; night at BC
Day 6: Ride the Gold Dust trail; night at Gold dust, near Boreas pass (supported)
Day 7: Ride the Michigan creek then onto the infamous Colorado trail from Georgia pass to Kenosha pass; night at Kenosha (supported)
Day 8: Ride from Kenosha pass to Lost Park CG on the Colorado trail heading South, night at Lost park CG.
Day 9: Ride over the Nate Stoltz trail to OWA Base Camp; closing campfire; night at BC
Day 10: Departure to Denver airport
MOUNTAIN BIKE RACE CAMP is back and for 2008. Team members are guaranteed to improve their technical riding skills, fitness, focus and race skills as they work together as Team OWA participating at a variety of Colorado mountain bike events. The program is the way to jump start your developing race career. Learn the fundamentals of nutrition, physiology, bike repair and develop serious technical riding skills. And of course ride and race on some of the top trails in Colorado during the height of the race season. Participation will be in both local and NORBA events as the schedule allows. Our '07 team members placed well in all events with continual improvement. Camp fee includes team jersey and some race fees. Nights are spent at Base Camp or camping near various events. Instruction is under the direction of experienced OWA expert level racers and guides. Group size limited to 9. OWA equipment is available for use. July 29-Aug 10, 2008; $2075.
Intinerary
ITINERARY:
Day 1: Arrive at OWA; orientation and opening campfire; night at OWA
Day 2: Prepare Bikes; Ride the Packer's Gulch Loop AM; OWA puke loop Timetrial PM night at Base Camp
Day 3 Ride the Puma hills/Spruce Grove; night at Base Camp
Day 4: Rest in the morning Rock climbing at Valley of the Chickens, Transfer to Telluride for Mountain States Cup Race; night in Ouray
Day 5 Mountain States Cup race in Telluride; afternoon ride for non-racer; night in Ouray, soak race off in hot springs.
Day 6 Mountain States Cup race in Telluride, transfer back to OWA basecamp
Day 7: Ride the Rampart Resevoir; Bike mechanic school , night at BC
Day 8: Ride the Salt Creek trail night at BC
Day 9 Ride the Nate Stolz trail; night at BC
Day 10: Ride Georgia pass to Rock Creek
Day 11: Ride OWA puke loop Timetrial
Day 12: Mountain bike race in Colorado, race TBD
Day 13: Departure to Denver airport
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