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Evaluation - ProgressionEvaluation - Progression

The object of the course is to help you understand how to enjoy cycling based on the management of effort, organization of rides and technique. On the roads of the High Pyrenees we will show you the exercises that you need to practice on your usual circuits.

At the end of the course you will
leave with a training plan ‘valid for 4 months after the course) so that you can approach your next rides with maximum results.
The rides on the course Evaluation/Progression take place mainly in the Pyrenees.

PROGRAM 2008 :
From March 12th to June 1st and from September 10th to November 2nd
(from wednesday 6:00 p.m. to Sunday 2:00 p.m.)

Arrival Wednesday at 6:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m. Visit and background story of the center.
7:00 p.m. Briefing and presentation of the course.
7:30 p.m. Welcome drink.
8:00 p.m. Dinner.
Thursday
9:00 a.m./10:00 a.m. Departure for the 1st day evaluation ride.A 60 to 90 km ride in the Pyrenees on varied levels. This gives our trainers their first impression of the strong and weak points of the participants.
1:00 p.m. Arrival back from the ride, debriefing, shower, relaxation.
Afternoon free, various activities possible: visit local heritage, balneotherapy, visit of local farms
and countryside. Every afternoon the trainers work on the maintenance of the bicycles.
7:00 p.m. Briefing, assessment of the day’s ride, video, concept of training, presentation of next
day’s ride.
8:00 p.m. Dinner.
Friday
9:00 a.m./10:00 a.m. Departure for the 2nd day evaluation ride. A 60 to 90 km ride in the Pyrenees putting into place technical and physical exercises.
1:00 p.m. Arrival back from ride, debriefing, stretching, shower, relaxation.
1:30 p.m. Buffet Lunch Afternoon free ,various activities possible: visit local heritage, balneotherapy, local farms and countryside to discover. Every afternoon the trainers work on the maintenance of the bicycles.
6:00 p.m. stretching.
7:00 p.m. Briefing,assessment of the day’s ride, dietary advice, concept of training, presentation of next day’s ride.
8:00 p.m. Dinner.
Saturday
9:00 a.m./10:00 a.m. Departure for the 3rd day evaluation ride. A 60 to 90 km ride in the
Pyrenees putting into place technical and physical exercises.
1:00 p.m. Arrival back from the ride, debriefing, shower, relaxation.
1:30 p.m. Buffet Lunch.
Afternoon free with various activities possible: visit local heritage, balneotherapy, local farms and
countryside to discover. Every afternoon the trainers work on the maintenance of the bicycles.
7:00 p.m. Individual discussion on the assessment of the course distribution of files and training
program.
8:00 p.m. Dinner.
Sunday
Departure for the 4th day evaluation ride.A 60 to 90 km ride in the Pyrenees putting into place
technical and physical exercises.
11:00 a.m. Debriefing.
11:45 a.m. Farewell drink.
12:15 p.m. Buffet Lunch.
2:00 p.m. End of course.

[ BOOKING ]

PRICE : 599€
The price includes :
- Twin room accommodation on sharing basis.
- Single room supplement 128 €.
- 4 nights half board (sports breakfast, drinks included).
- 1 welcome and I farewell drink.
- 1 Souvenir of the Laurent FIGNON center.
- 4 Buffet lunches.
- 1 Opening meeting and 1 closing meeting.
- 2 Group meetings and an individual meeting.
- 4 Evaluation/progression rides with trainers.
- 1 Personalized training program.
- 3 Cycle maintenance sessions.
- 1 Stretching session (new for 2008).
- Dietary recommendations (new for 2008).
- Verification of riding position (new for 2008).
- Free access to Hotel Spa and Sauna.
- Cancellation insurance.
Price for accompanying non-participant :
345€ per person includes half pension, (breakfast and dinner with athletic menus) plus 1 lunch on Sunday at the "Briques et Marronniers" restaurant; also includes cancellation insurance.
(This price does not include visitor's tax: 1.10 € per person/day to be paid at the hotel).
Reservation :
The reservation will be confirmed when a 50% deposit of the total cost of the course is received.
Balance :
Must be paid one month prior to the beginning of the course.
Conditions of cancellation :
1.Between the payment of the deposit and 21 days before the beginning of the course the
LAURENT FIGNON center will keep 75%of the total price of the course.
2.Between the payment of the deposit and 15 days before the beginning of the course the
LAURENT FIGNON center will keep 100% of the total price of the course.
The LAURENT FIGNON center cannot be held responsible for technical or climatic problems.

DATES 2008

Beginning on Wednesday

Finishing on Sunday

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19 mars 23  march
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30 april 4 may
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14 may 18 may
21 may 25 may
28 may 1er june
10 september 14 september
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