The camp is built around racing. Most weeks you will pin on a number two or three times, with the schedule including around 18 kermis races and access to interclub or Pro Kermesse UCI-level races through the ASFRA Cycling Team partnership. The rest of your time is for recovery, training and skills work led by The ChainStay team.

Belgium is the draw because you can race far more often than at home without losing days to travel. The ChainStay is in Oudenaarde, close to the Flemish Ardennes and the cobbled climbs used in the spring classics. That means short transfers to races and training rides on roads like the Kwaremont and Paterberg.

The camp is open to men 19 and older (racing age). You should arrive with a high level of fitness and be comfortable racing in large fields over long distances. The development camp is designed to accelerate your experience quickly: race, recover, learn, repeat.

Accommodation is at The ChainStay itself, a house set up for cyclists with bike storage, workshop space and meals. The price includes housing, planned group activities, two sets of ASFRA team kit, race support and the training sessions.

If nine weeks is too long, a few shorter spots are available. Priority goes to riders staying longer. The per-week rate is €375 for stays over four weeks and €450 for stays under a month.

What's included

- 9 weeks accommodation at The ChainStay - Planned group activities - Two sets of ASFRA team kit - Race support at two to three races per week - Training and skills sessions - Entry to around 18 kermis races - Access to interclub or UCI-level races via ASFRA partnership

What's not included

- Travel to and from Belgium - Meals (not stated as included) - Personal expenses - Bike and equipment - Race licences and insurance - Additional races beyond the planned schedule