The Woods

2012 NEAR DEATH EXPERIENCE Bike Camp, June 7-10, 2012

Reserve your spot now as spaces are limited to the first 60 paid entries. There are no refunds or cancellations.

The Near Death Experience (NDE) includes guaranteed entry to the Death Ride for first 60 to enter in either the NDE or Into Thin Air (ITA).; Professional Coaching by elite coach Robert Panzera and coaching associates; Event Jersey; Training Manual; All Meals; Camp Photo; and SAG Support!

Entering its 12th year, the NDE is the premiere camp to prepare riders for the Death Ride (or any long distance climbing ride you have planned this summer). Under the guidance of elite coach Rob Panzera and his mentors, campers will be provided the knowledge and hands-on training necessary to prepare them for an improved experience at the Death Ride.

Depending on ability and inclination, campers will have a chance to experience all passes in the Tour broken out among the 3-days of the camp—including a chance to climb 10,000 feet over two of the Death Ride passes in one day!

Each day, campers can expect on-the-road coaching, including: cycling safety, bike positioning (as necessary), descending skills, climbing skills, nutrition tips, & Death Ride tips. Additionally, the NDE will include optional clinics on using power meters and heart rate monitors and quick mechanical fixes. In the evening, campers will be treated to comprehensive talks concerning various preparations for the Death Ride.

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Come ride with us at Kirkwood Mountain Resort to gain valuable insight and proper training to improve your experience and performance at the Death Ride! Camp fee is $549, however a non-refundable $99 deposit is all that is required to hold your space in this years NDE. The remaining $450 will be charged to your card on May 1, 2011.  Go to online sign-up»

Near Death Experience June 7th-10th, 2012

Itinerary

Thursday, June 7th 

8:00p - 8:30p - Rider Social and NDE packet pickup in upstairs of “Red Cliffs Lodge”. 

8:30p - 9:30p - Near Death Seminar with Robert Panzera and Kirkwood staff.

Friday, June 8th

7:00a - 8:00a - Breakfast at the Red Cliffs Lodge.

8:30a (Sharp) - Group Photo in Front of “The Lodge” at Kirkwood.  Safety and Quick Mechanical Check Clinic prior to roll out.

9:00a - 11:30a - Ride from Kirkwood to Woodfords. Regroup at top of Carson Pass for Descending Clinic.

11:30a - 1:30p - SAG Lunch at Pickets Junction Rest Stop. Nutrition Clinic during Lunch.

3:00p - Return to Kirkwood.

5:00p - 5:30p - Social in the Red Cliffs Lodge.

5:30p - 6:30p - Dinner in the Red Cliffs Lodge.

6:30p - 7:00p - Bike Build Seminar. Bill Holland

7:00p - 8:00p - Near Death Seminar, Robert Panzera

Saturday, June 9th

6:15a - 6:45a - Breakfast at the Red Cliffs Lodge.

7:00a - Leave on your own for Wolf Creek (Wolf Creek Road/Centerville  Flats area about two miles from the Ebbetts/Monitor “Y”).

 8:00a - Ready to ride up to four passes (Monitor and Ebbetts).

10:00a - Cut-off for descending the backside of Monitor all the way.

11:00a - Cut-off for descending the backside of Monitor at all.

11:00a - 1:30p - SAG Lunch at WolfCreek. Climbing Clinic during Lunch.

2:15p - Cut-off for descending backside of Ebbetts all the way.

3:00p - Cut-off for descending backside of Ebbetts at all. 

4:00p - Latest departure from Wolf Creek.

5:30p -  6:00p - Social in the Red Cliffs Lodge.

6:00p -7:00p - Dinner in the Red Cliffs Lodge with prize give-aways and awards. 

7:00p - 8:00p - Physiology of Aging/Metabolics of Exercise, Dr Rob Schott.

8:00p -8:30p - Near Death Seminar, Robert Panzera.

Sunday, June 10th

7:00a - 8:00a - Breakfast at the Red Cliffs Lodge.

8:30a - Leave on your own for Wolf Creek Park. 

9:30a - Ride from Wolf Creek Park up Ebbetts Pass. 

11:30a  - 1p - SAG Lunch on the top of Ebbetts Pass.

3:00p - Event ends. Return home and start applying your newly acquired cycling knowledge for your best Death Ride ever!