2026 Para-Cycling End of Season Training Opportunity

Location: Hawkesbury

Lead: Joey Desjardins

Ontario Cycling is pleased to offer a training opportunity for para-cyclists of varying experience levels.  The event will take place Friday October 2 – Sunday October 4 in Hawkesbury.

Friday

Bike Fitting

·    Each athlete will have a 2-hour bike fitting session.

·    Athletes will be scheduled based on drive time and location to the velodrome to help make the day as efficient as possible.

Late Afternoon / Evening

·    Group ride, if time permits.

Saturday

AM – Strength & Mobility

·    Weights

·    Stretching

·    Lacrosse ball work

·    Focus on exercises and routines athletes can incorporate into their daily home routine.

Skills

·    Cornering drills

·    Taking turns at speed

·    Focus on technique, confidence and positioning.

PM – Ride

·    2+ hour ride

·    Athletes will be split into groups based on skill level and experience.

Evening

·    Team supper – own expense

Sunday

AM – Skills

·    30-minute cornering and handling drills before the ride.

·    Focus on practicing cornering skills before heading out on the road.

Ride

·    Approximately 2 hours

Camp Wrap-up – 12pm