Cycling Training Camps
Cycling training camps put serious cyclists in the right place at the right time — Mallorca and Tenerife from late January to April for pre-season builds, Provence and Tuscany for spring base miles, the Alps for summer altitude work. Coached, structured, properly recovered.
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Why a structured cycling training camp works
Cycling training camps deliver disproportionate fitness gains because they remove the limiters of normal life. 5-7 days of pure focus, no commute, no family logistics, no work meetings cutting into your two-hour endurance ride. Sustained 18-25 hours of weekly volume, properly fuelled, properly recovered. The right destination (warm enough for proper riding, the right terrain mix for the goals), the right hotel (early breakfasts, mechanic on-site, secure storage), and ideally coached supervision keep you doing the right work rather than just riding hard. Most amateur racers improve their FTP by 3-7% in a single proper training camp.
Best destinations by season
Cycling training camps need destinations matched to objective and season. January-February: Tenerife (Mount Teide for altitude, warmth, climbs every direction) or southern Spain. March-April: Mallorca (the canonical European training camp destination), Tuscany. May-June: Provence, the Pyrenees, Tuscany. July-August: Alps or Dolomites (altitude work). September-October: Mallorca returning to its second peak. For most amateurs the Mallorca March camp is the right first call — see Mallorca in March.
Coached vs self-directed training camps
Cycling training camps split into coached (structured workouts designed and led by a cycling coach, individual or group) and self-directed (you bring your training plan and the camp gives you the time and environment to execute it). Coached camps add €400-1,000/week to the cost but produce more progress for most amateurs. Self-directed camps work for cyclists with established coaches who travel with their own plans (Trainerroad / Zwift Academy plans translate well to a camp setting). Tell the concierge your objectives (FTP build / weight loss / race prep / base miles), your current training plan and your dates and we'll match the camp.
Common questions
Best month for a Mallorca training camp?
March. Most reliable weather, full cycling hotel operations, every road open. February is similar but with cooler mornings. April adds heat.
Coached or self-directed?
Coached if you don't have an established structure. Self-directed if you're with TrainerRoad / a personal coach. Coached camps cost more but deliver more for most amateurs.
What FTP gain should I expect from a training camp?
3-7% for amateurs going from normal training volume to 20+ hour weeks. Pros add less because they're already there.
Best alternative to Mallorca for training camps?
Tenerife (Mount Teide altitude work). Spain's Costa Blanca (Calpe). Tuscany for base miles. Provence for spring volume.
How fit do I need to be?
Comfortable with 4+ hour rides at home. Capable of 80-120km daily and 15+ hours per week. Below that you'll struggle with the volume.
Can couples or mixed-ability groups do a training camp?
Yes — most cycling hotels run multiple pace groups simultaneously. One partner can do the hard camp while the other does the easier rides. Or take a holiday with cycling on the side.
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Tell us your objectives, current training and dates. We'll return a complete plan — destination, hotel, coach if you want one, daily schedule — in under ten minutes.
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