PAC Tour AZ Train. camps...Anyone ever gone?
11-01-09, 09:26 AM
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PAC Tour AZ Train. camps...Anyone ever gone?
I'm looking to participate in one of the winter camps in the PAC Tour series down in Tuscon in 2010.
https://www.pactour.com/
Generally, I'm considering the Chiricahua Challenge Tour, the Century Week, or the Mountain Tour. Any 50+'er have any experience with any of these camps? Any feedback is appreciated!
https://www.pactour.com/
Generally, I'm considering the Chiricahua Challenge Tour, the Century Week, or the Mountain Tour. Any 50+'er have any experience with any of these camps? Any feedback is appreciated!
11-01-09, 08:07 PM
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No personal experience, but I've heard good things about PAC Tours in general and their camps in particular from several rides who have attended.
I'm sure you'll have a good time and learn a thing or two!
Rick / OCRR
I'm sure you'll have a good time and learn a thing or two!
Rick / OCRR
11-01-09, 08:57 PM
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The actual town where it's normally held is Sierra Vista, AZ south of Tucson.
Lon Haldeman is extremely good/knowledgeable. The terrain in the area can be challenging if you are not used to hills and up to 1 mile altitude.
Lon Haldeman is extremely good/knowledgeable. The terrain in the area can be challenging if you are not used to hills and up to 1 mile altitude.
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I did the Mountain Week in 2008. The PacTour folks know how to put a tour together. They paid attention to every detail. The miles were long (which was the reason I went), lots of good climbs, great scenery, good accomodations, on road services were sufficient. The cyclists on this trip are very strong. I was one of the weakest riders, literally getting in to the hotel at least an hour after everyone. Lon and Susan were extremely patient with me. I would highly recommend this week.
11-07-09, 06:08 PM
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I'm signed up for the ist week, the Cactus Classic tour, 85+ miles per day. I'm still trying to figure out how to maintain my fitness level through our WI winter to be able to ride this far each day in Feb. I ride a 1-UP USA trainer and hope this and a relaxed touring pace will make the tour enjoyable. I am 61 and don't know how many more chances I will have to do this kind of tour. So, sign up and we can be the two old farts bringing up the rear.
