Toguri Training meets Emilia Romagna!

Last year Toguri Training took a small group of riders to San Francisco for a spring training camp. We had a great time. This year, we’re going to Italy!!

“Ok…but why?” Here is what you look like now on a bike:

"We're riding indoor and sweating because this is the ultimate experience on a bike!" NOT!!

Here’s what you will look like riding in Italy with us!!

Notice how your eyes follow the beautiful winding road to the castle? Don't you think it's time to test your training with a spring camp in Italy?

Cyclists will have the option of guided rides or participation in coached training sessions with Scott. The trip is planned for April 21-29, right after the end of the indoor season, so it’s a chance to enjoy your fitness along the rolling hills of Emilia Romagna!!

The Hotel Perla provides proper breakfasts for cyclists, packed lunches for longer days in the saddle, recovery food and dinner with mineral water and wine from the region.

The Hotel Perla receives rave reviews for its ability to cater to cyclists!!

After a day of riding you really could spend hours cleaning your bike as the hotel has a repair room. Such behaviour has the same amount of “coolitivity” as one shaved leg, or asking an Italian artisan for “ice cream”. Nonetheless, we know you freaks are out there so…Maniacs have access to a gym, while the sedate can enjoy a steam bath to knock themselves out. For others, we will arrange an olive oil tasting, visit to a coffee factory, or you can shop on the boardwalk, “primp for dinner” (nap), or shave your other leg.

The price is $1450 (based on double occupancy) plus airfare.

You are responsible for your own flight arrangements. Please plan on arriving in Bologna on Saturday April 21 at noon-ish as we will arrange for airport pick-up at that time. If you arrive at other times you are responsible for your own transport to the Hotel Perla. We will try to get a short ride in on Saturday to make sure your bikes and legs are working! Sunday departures are in the early AM.

Here’s a point form summary:

:: 8 nights accommodation at the Hotel Perla. For photos and reviews, including reviews from cyclists, click here

:: 3 meals/day and bike food for rides

:: unlimited wine with dinner

:: transfer from Bologna to Riccione (return)

:: daily laundry

:: bike storage and repair room

:: local guides

:: castle dinner

:: visit to Pascucci Coffee Factory

:: Olive Oil and wine tasting

**Single supplement: $270

**Bike rental: $245 Bikes available include Willier, Colnago, Cannondale… with Ultegra level components.

All taxes included; airfare not included

I recommend you book your airfare early, and we require a deposit of $750 by Friday January 20, 2012.

Those interested should have experience riding in groups and be prepared to ride 80km+ in hills to take full advantage of what this trip offers.

If you have any questions, or are wondering if this is the right trip for you, contact Scott at scott@toguritraining.com