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6 May 2006

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Pro Cycling Camps: Training and Tourism in Tuscany - Saunier Duval-Prodir

Hotel Residence Il Bambolo

The Saunier Duval-Prodir squadra invites amateur cyclists to join them for an exclusive week-long training camp this October in Toscana.

The camp for the cycling enthusiast is an opportunity to train and tour with the same professionals who compete in the Tour de France and Giro d'Italia. Participants will experience living as a pro-rider, training shoulder to shoulder some of the greatest cyclists in the world.

Saunier Duval-Prodir Team in Action

BiciRace.com recommends calling the squadra and making your vacation plans... It will be a good time! Below are the details of what the crew have planned.

This exclusive opportunity includes:
•  Seven days of riding on the rolling hills of Tuscany with two to three hours a day of riding
•  All training will be guided by the Saunier Duval team and staff, who will share with participants their cycling knowledge and suggesting race tactics and training methods to best fit participants level of cycling
•  Ride with Italian TT Champion Marco Pinotti as he prepares for the classic Firenze-Pistoia TT on October 21st
•  Daily bike checks from team's mechanics
•  Physiological and positioning instruction from Mariano Engineering
•  Receive and learn how to use Polar heart rate monitor
•  Ride food sponsored by Maximize
•  Car support from official team cars
•  Transportation on the Saunier Duval-Prodir Team Bus

While participants will train like a pro there is also ample time to tour and enjoy all the region has to offer including:
•  Scenic rides through wonderful destinations such as Costa degli Etruschi (home of poet Carducci), Pisa, Livorno, Cecina and Volterra.
•  Visit to Pisa to see its historic treasures
•  See Volterra's castles and numerous Etruscan remains
•  Day relaxing in Pistoia to tour city and watch the finish of the Firenze-Pistoia Time Trial
•  Tour of an olive oil press
•  Tasting of delicious regional cuisine and wines
•  Accommodation in a relaxing Italian hotel, with all meals included

Details and amenities for the week-long experience include:
•  Dates: October 15 – 22, 2006 (7 nights, 8 days)
•  Three-star hotel accommodation with three meals per day
•  All tourist visits and transfers
•  Airport pick-up and drop-off
•  Insurance
•  Price: $2990 in double-occupancy
•  Discount for partners, please inquire
•  Single-Occupancy Supplement: $260
•  Discount: $200 if reserved prior to June 30.
•  Airfare is not included but participants may inquire about special rates

For more information on this exciting opportunity, contact:
e-mail: ProCamps@BiciRace.com
Web site: procamps.bicirace.com
Call: (610) 910-6008

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