If you want to learn how to ride like Aaron Gwin then his downhill camp after the World Cup in Leogang might just be the thing for you.
From June 10th-12th, ten riders could be in with a chance of being coached by the undisputed master of the Leogang World Cup track, Aaron Gwin.
The three day course aims to help riders learn to make the most of their race weekends, turning track walk into line choice, and proper technique into a winning race run.
Check out the full press release below.
The (G)winning Downhill Camp is limited to 10 participants, the minimum age required is 16 years. A high level of riding skills is required of all camp participants.
Next to camp participation, the price of € 899 includes three days and nights in a double room at the 4-star+ Hotel Good Life Resort Riederalm with full board and bikepark tickets for three days. Single room accommodation is available for an extra charge of € 100 (total € 999).
Provisional itinerary of the (G)winning Downhill Camp with Aaron Gwin (details are subject to change):
Day 1 (Monday, June 10):
Arrival of the camp participants followed by a Meet & Greet with Aaron Gwin in the evening
Day 2 (Tuesday, June 11):
Morning Session: Warm-up lap(s) followed by a session on riding technique and skills
Lunch
Afternoon Session: How to build confidence and speed using the right technique. Individual coaching on riding technique and skills, introduction to line choice
Track Walk: Taking the last gondola of the day, participants go on a World Cup style track walk down the ‘Speedster’. The session includes discussing line choice, line spotting and an introduction into mental race preparation
Dinner
Evening Session (in Hotel): Video review and individual feedback on riding technique of participants by Aaron Gwin. Discussing race preparation with insights into mental and physical training.
Day 3 (Wednesday, June 12):
Morning Session: Working on translating track walk into proper line-choice. Individual feedback on riding technique and line choice.
Lunch
Afternoon Session: How to properly work yourself up to challenging features (big jumps, drops, transfers etc.) followed by a good old rip around the bike park.
Relaxed BBQ with the group to close out the camp
During the course of their stay at the Good Life Resort Riederalm, camp participants can furthermore look forward to the following included services:
- Full board including a gourmet breakfast with regional delicacies, an Alpine buffet in the afternoon and a five-course gourmet dinner
- 2000 m² spa area including two pools (indoor and outdoor), six different saunas, thermal pool, a relaxing garden with Kneipp facilities and much more
Saalfelden Leogang Card - Underground parking
- Bike highlights: secure bike storage, laundry service (charged extra), perfect location with an exit straight into Bikepark Leogang
