MALAYSIA HIGHLANDS CYCLING TRAINING CAMP
21st-24th January 2012
(Chinese New Year Weekend)
This camp comprises 4 days of intensive cycling in the Pahang State of Malaysia with some optional runs thrown in for the Ironmen.
You will take in some great climbs amongst the spectacular tea plantations and former colonial mountain retreats of Genting Highlands, Cameron Highlands and Fraser’s Hill. Linking these historic sites will be some long steady rides that will allow you to notch up to 500km of riding over the long weekend.
There are some tough climbs on this camp and for this reason this camp is aimed at intermediate and advanced riders only.
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
The Pehang region of Malaysia is famous for its highlands that provided the former British colonialists with the perfect cool climate for growing their much beloved tea and an ideal getaway from the heat of the lowlands during the summer months. Little did they know that years later that we would be benefit from the legacy they left behind to provide us with a stunning backdrop upon which to base a long weekend of intensive cycling.
Day 1 takes you north from Sungkai to Cameron Highlands, culminating in a 60km ascent to the top. Day 2 will involve the longest ride where you will cycle 180km from Cameron Highlands to Fraser’s Hill, our base for the final two nights of the camp. 3 will be a day for exploring the descents and climbs around the picturesque Fraser’s Hill area. Day 4 cycling will be shorter, 95km but nonetheless equally challenging as it ends with a legendary climb up Genting Highlands.
The camp will be lead by Metasport coaches with back up provided by a support vehicle and driver to provide for your training nutrition and hydration needs and help with any mechanical problems.
CAMP HIGHLIGHTS
→ Up to 500km of cycling over four days
→ Challenging climbs for strength development
→ All accommodation and nutritional needs looked after
→ All transport from Singapore or Kuala Lumpur taken care of for you and your bike (no bike box required)
→ Because of the public holidays on 23rd and 24th January, no leave from work required
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ACCOMMODATION
To make the most of the brilliant climbs in these stunning locations we will be staying in two different hotels during the camp, all providing you with the comfort you deserve after a hard day’s training. The first night will be spent at the Heritage hotel in Cameron Highlands and your last two nights will be spent in the splendid old English colonial inn, Ye Olde Smokehouse, at Fraser’s Hill, where you can indulge in scones and tea, a roast dinner and other fine olde English fare. All luggage not required for the rides will be transported in our support vehicles between locations.
CAMP TRAVEL SCHEDULE
A luxury coach will depart from Dempsey Village coach car park at 6am on 21st January and transport you and your bike to our drop off point at Sungkai in the Perak region of Malaysia. The early start is required to ensure that you can complete the 90km ride to the top of Cameron Highlands before nightfall.
The coach will pick the group up at the top of Genting Highlands on 24th January at 2pm to get you back to Singapore by 10pm that evening. Transfer arrangements will be made for those of you coming from Kuala Lumpur.
CAMP PACKAGE AND FEE
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What the Camp Includes:
• 3 nights’ twin-sharing accommodation
• All meals, water and soft drinks during the camp
• Return coach transport from Singapore for you and your bike
• Coached training during the camp
• Access to coaches outside of coached sessions
• Support vehicles during the rides
Fee:
• S$1,580 for twin sharing room for non members
• S$1,420 for Metasport members (=10% discount)
• Add S$400 for single room occupancy
• Prices are exclusive of GST |
For more information, contact us: membership@metasport.com or call 6464 5130
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