Oracle, AZ

Oct 22-Oct 27, 2019

We invite you to experience the gravel roads of the Sonoran Desert with us.  Riding out of Tucson and venturing over Reddington Pass to the 3C Ranch outside of historic Oracle, Arizona, we will aim to build your endurance, put quality time towards your upcoming goals, and experience the challenging terrain just North of Tucson.

We will stay in the town of Oracle, Arizona, with an elevation of  4524′.  The weather during this time of year can vary from 50-75 degrees as a daily high.  We ride rain or shine so come prepared for any weather however weather during this time is typically sunny. We will keep you updated with recommendations and forecasts as the camp approaches.

This is a fully supported Gravel endurance camp ending with the spectacular Mt. Lemmon Gravel Grinder Event.  Entry into the event is included in the camp.  The riding is mostly dirt jeep roads with some pavement and very limited single track. The riding volume is demanding as is the terrain. You must have good fitness for this camp.  The camp includes 4 days of riding and 4 nights accommodation. 

We welcome riders of intermediate to advanced levels, prepared to ride 4-6hrs daily.  We do not leave any riders behind and will have adequate staff to manage riders of different abilities. This is small personalized camp with only 8 available athlete spots.  See the daily itinerary below.

 

Included:

• Daily training sessions with goTenac.com Coaches
• Complete Ride Support with Skratch products
• Daily Bike Wash and Tune
• Training Talks with our Coaches including a Goal Set for 2020.
•  Special Edition goTenac.com finish bag
• 4 days riding
• 4 nights Lodging at the 3C Ranch (See lodging below)
• Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • We can accommodate all diets.  Just let us know any allergies and/or food preferences and our chef will accommodate you.
• All transportation during the trip
• Transport from 3C Ranch back to our starting point in Tucson

Cost: $2399

You are responsible for the cost of your airfare, any bike rentals, and costs other than what is included above in the camp.

 

Registration:

A non-refundable $500.00 deposit is due at time of registration. The remaining balance is due 60 days prior to the camp and will be invoiced to you for immediate payment.

Cancellation:

If you have to cancel for any reason, your deposit and additional fees depending on your cancellation date will not be refunded. Exceptions to this policy will not be made for any reason, including weather or personal emergencies and balances cannot be transferred.

• More than 60 days prior: Deposit only
• 59-22 days prior: Deposit plus Cancellation Fee of 50% of the original camp price.
• 0-21 days prior: Deposit plus Cancellation Fee of 100% of the original camp price.

Arrival/Departure:

We recommend you arrive early on Tuesday, October 22, 2019, and stay the night in Tucson, AZ.  We will provide dinner Tuesday night in Tucson.  You are responsible for your own lodging on Tuesday night.

Bike assembly and camp registration will be from 4pm-6pm on Oct 22nd.   

The conclusion of the camp will be the morning of Sunday Oct 27th.  We will provide transportation back to our starting point in Tucson.  If you have an early morning flight from Tucson or need transport directly to the airport, let us know and we will be sure to have you back in time for your flight.

Bike Transport and Assembly:

If you need, bike assembly and disassembly of your bike is included in the camp. If you wish to rent a bike, let us know and we can obtain a quote for you.

Lodging:

We will be staying at the 3C Ranch Main house starting Wednesday afternoon through Sunday morning.

Each athlete will have a private room with bathroom.  We will have a kitchen and living space that is shared and used for our coaching presentations.

Airport:

Tucson International Airport (TUS) is the closest airport to our starting point.  It’s a 14 mile drive that takes about 30 minutes.

Phoenix Airport (PHX) is 128 miles and approximately 2hrs driving to our Tucson starting point.

Things to Bring

• Clean! Tuned and ready to ride Gravel bike
  • MTB Bikes are welcome, too!
• Helmet
• 3 Jerseys
• 3 Shorts
• Wind Vest
• 3 Base layers
• Rain Jacket
• Arm Warmers
• Socks
• Cycling gloves
• Cycling Shoes/pedals
  • carry these with you if traveling by plane
• Eyewear
• Chamois cream
• Small Finish Bag

• Sunscreen
• Toiletries for clean up between rides.

Items to add just in case.

• Light jacket
• Medium weight jacket
• Long sleeve and/or thermal jersey
• Long finger gloves
• Shoe covers/booties
• Leg or knee warmers or light tights

We will have hydration drinks and ride food available to camp athletes.  We use Skratch products along with a variety of other products. If you prefer a different product, please bring it.

If you have any questions about what to pack or what to look for when purchasing cycling clothing or supplies, please contact us at 520-344-4850.

Camp Schedule

Tuesday  Welcome to Arizona

Arrive by 5 pm at the Tucson airport and we’ll pick you up and transport you to our host hotel on Tuesday (Tuesday lodging is not included in the camp).  Once there, we’ll help assemble your bike, register for the camp and ready for dinner.

Our Tuesday night host hotel is Comfort Inn at Sabino Canyon

At 6pm we will walk to a local restaurant for introductions and an overview of the camp.

Wednesday: Ride to 3C Ranch 

• 7am: Breakfast at Eclectic Cafe
• 8:30am: Load luggage into support vehicles
• 9am: Ride begins (approx. 75 miles)
• 3pm: Arrive at 3C Ranch
  • Post ride recovery drinks and food served
• 6:30pm: Dinner
• 8:00pm Coaching Talk: Mindfulness

Thursday: Mammoth

We will ride North from the ranch starting on pavement and then enter into the high desert to descend down to the San Pedro River valley.  We will then stop in Mammoth AZ for authentic Mexican Food.

• 6am: Optional 20 minute Yoga and Mindfulness
• 7am: Breakfast 
• 8:30am: Load finish bag into support vehicle
• 9am: Ride begins (approx. 52 miles)
• 1pm: Arrive to Mammoth for Lunch
• 3:30pm: Transport 20 minutes back to the 3C Ranch
• 6:30pm: Dinner
• 8:00pm: Coaching Talk: Nutrition

Friday:  Optional Recovery Ride

• 6am: Optional 20 minute Yoga and Mindfulness
• 7am: Breakfast 
• 9am: Ride begins
• 10am: Ride Ends
• 11am: Goal Set Presentation
• 12pm: Lunch
• Individual time with coaches
• 5:30pm: Race Face and Strategy Presentation
• 6:30pm: Dinner

Saturday:  Mt. Lemmon Gravel Grinder

Included in the camp is entry into either the 40, 50, or 60 mile Mt. Lemmon Gravel Grinder that climbs up the back side of Mt. Lemmon.

• 5am: Breakfast 
• 7:10am: Race Begins
• 12pm: Post event Recovery drinks and Food
• 4pm: Post event Discussion
• 6:30pm: Dinner

Sunday Departure

After our final breakfast, we load up and transport back to the Tucson starting point(Comfort Inn Sabino Canyon). 

• 6am: Optional 20 minute Yoga and Mindfulness
• 7am: Breakfast 
• 11am: Departures