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Lanzarote: Training Weekend

14 August 2018

The pre-event in Lanzarote is a training opportunity for Graduates.

The trip has the following aims:

  • Preparation for Namibia; cycling / running / hiking
  • Mountain bike training
  • Recognise previously requested fitness levels
  • Team activity environment – non competitive

The weekend’s itinerary is as below:

Thursday 7th Nov –

  • TBC – Arrivals
  • 16:00 – MTB handling and safety
  • 17:00 – MTB
  • 19:00 – Welcome: Introduction to team & schedule
  • 20:00 – Dinner and welcome (El Lago)

Friday 8th Nov –

  • 07:00 – Get together in Reception, start 10km Trail Run
  • 10:30 – Breakfast (Atlantico Restaurant – all changed into MTB clothing)
  • 11:00 – Start MTB (bring snacks & drinks)
  • 13:00 – Lunch stop (packed lunch, 30 mins max.)
  • 18:00 – Gerard Hartmann Practical Session – the benefits of stretching (Graduates in Sports kit)
  • 19:00 – Pasta Party (El Lago)

Saturday 9th Nov –

  • 06:00 – Breakfast (Atlantico Restaurant)
  • 07:30 – Marathon (route will be a mixture of road and off-road)
  • 15:00 – Gerard Hartmann Practical Session
  • 16:00 -Post-event BBQ

Sunday 10th Nov –

  • 07:30 – Breakfast (Atlantico Restaurant)
  • 09:00 – MTB
  • 17:00 – Gerard Hartmann Practical Session – Benefits of Core Stability (Graduates in Sports kit)
  • 19:00 – Namibia Trip Overview – What to expect and Weekend Summary and Q&A
  • 20:00 – Dinner (El Lago)
  • 21:30 – IN NAM ’19 Film Premier

Monday 11th Nov –

  • 07:00 – MTB
  • 09:00 – Breakfast (Atlantico Restaurant)
  • 12:30 – Departure for Airport

Rooming List:  7th – 11th November

Club La Santa, Lanzarote

  • Sophia Nanu, Nathalie De Laet and Lisa Wiedenhaus
  • Scott Kenny, Robbie Cochrane and Robbie Lang
  • Ruaridh McDonald, Richard Campbell and John James
  • Maximilian Schillings, Jonathon Beck and Mathieu Lonnoy
  • Marietta Harzheim, Inga Borgmann and Emily Carson
  • Felix Klotter, Kyle Myserson and Ian Clements
  • Jacob Dossett, Ivan Oprins and Koen De Ceom
  • David Marsh, Christian East and Brett Roberts
  • Claire Black, Amy Heinen and Awo Kings-Hans
  • Abigail Longhurst, Deborah Desiree Schmitz and Clemence Delmotte
  • Lenn Uytterhoeven, Damian Kurprik and Campbell McFadden
  • Ross Martin, Steven De Tender and Nick Talbert

Bike measurements, Bike Numbers and allocated groups

All groups are made up of graduates with different fitness abilities. This was chosen based on the submitted fitness ranges. Team leaders will rotate amongst groups throughout the weekend. Please remember your bike number, as this will help identify which bike is yours throughout the weekend.

Team Springbok – John Mayock

Name Bike Measurement Bike Number

 

 Team Jackal – Phill Steffny

Name Bike Measurement Bike Number

 

Team Rhino – 

Name Bike Measurement Bike Number

 

Team Oryx – 

Name Bike Measurement Bike Number

 

Project Team

John Mayock 178cm 33
Phill Steffny 162cm