Ontario Cycling is pleased to announce that we will be hosting a Rising Stars Endurance Camp again this summer. The camp will be executed under the support and direction of certified coaches and experienced ride leaders. While labelled as an “endurance” camp, the purpose is to provide athletes with a preparatory experience for them to learn the skills that are critical to thriving away from home in training camp environments whether at an Ontario Cycling Camp in Spain, a club race project, or a pro-team training camp. This camp will foster skills both on and off the bike including meal planning, cooking, cleaning, staying organized, preparing/repairing your bike, and proper warm-up/cool-down and rehab to maximize training for the next day. All activities will be supported and supervised by coaches and other experts in their field.
The camp will take place from Tuesday July 21 to Saturday July 25 in North Bay at the University of Nipissing.
- To provide athletes with an opportunity to build their aerobic base through structured endurance rides
- To teach and improve athlete pack riding skills and etiquette
- To teach and refine road specific race skills and tactics
- To develop off-bike performance training lifestyle skills i.e. nutrition/cooking, hygiene, maintaining communal spaces, etc.
Program Details (Approximate Cost: ~ $825)
Athlete Requirements
- Aged 13-16 in 2026 (exceptions considered on a case by case basis)
- 2026 OC Membership (UCI/Compete/Challenge)
- Must have previous experience and ability to complete rides of 3 hours in duration
Athlete Selection Process [8 men/8 women]
Applications will be reviewed with consideration towards the following:
- Previous race experience, specifically in Ontario Cycling events, Youth Events, OCups, and Provincial Championships
- Athlete commitment to sport of cycling and progressing along athlete pathway into Team Ontario (i.e. coach in place, structured training program being followed, etc.)
- Appropriateness of the camp: based on athlete training and 2026/2027 season goals
- Consideration towards geographical location and cycling discipline balance
Application and Selection Process
All athletes must complete an online application here to express their interest in being part of the Rising Stars Endurance Camp.
Application Deadline May 20th 2026
Athlete Notification – Athletes will be notified by May 27th 2026
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