Spring Cycling Training Camp on the Makarska Riviera

The camp has run for 17 years, and 2022 was the 17th edition. The base is Baška Voda, a small coastal town on the Makarska Riviera about an hour south of Split. Guests stay at either Hotel Slavija 4*+ or Hotel Horizont 4*, both with half board and free access to the wellness area, and both used as the base camp for the week.

Riding is organised into three named groups. Capuccino covers roughly 3.5 to 4.5 hours at an average of about 25 km/h. Espresso runs 4 to 5 hours at around 27–28 km/h. Race is 4 to 6 hours at 30 km/h and above. Routes range from about 50 km to 200 km, and the group you join can change day to day depending on how you feel and what you want to train.

The terrain is mostly undulating and hilly, with the complete flat found mainly by the sea. Sv. Jure (1,762 m) sits nearby and is the obvious target for anyone wanting a proper climb. The schedule is deliberately loose: arrival is possible from 09:00 on the first day, rooms must be vacated by 14:00 on departure day, and training happens on both, so you get the full nine days on the bike.

Before you travel you are sent a map of recommended routes by email. At the hotel there is an info board at reception listing each route with a map and profile, plus the departure time for each training group. A vehicle is available on call for anyone with a technical problem on the road.

Ion drinks from AONE nutrition are provided before each workout, and there are nutrition training packages available at an extra cost. The hotels' wellness and sauna areas are included for three hours per person per day, which is where most people spend the late afternoon after a long ride.

What's included

- 8 nights accommodation at Hotel Slavija 4*+ or Hotel Horizont 4* in Baška Voda - Half board (buffet breakfast and dinner) - Free WiFi - Hydration drinks from AONE nutrition before each workout - Free entry to the hotel wellness area (3 hours per person per day) - Use of the fitness and gym - Route maps sent by email before departure - Info board at reception with route maps, profiles and group departure times - Support vehicle on call for technical problems

What's not included

- Travel to Baška Voda - Airport transfers (can be arranged individually from Split or Zadar) - Lunches - Breakfast on early arrival morning (6.5 € per person, paid at reception) - Nutrition training packages - Travel insurance, including Covid-19 cover - Personal expenses