Ontario Cycling is pleased to announce that we will be hosting a Rising Stars Endurance Camp again this summer.\u00a0 The camp will be executed under the support and direction of certified coaches and experienced ride leaders.\u00a0 While labelled as an \u201cendurance\u201d 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.\u00a0 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.\u00a0 All activities will be supported and supervised by coaches and other experts in their field.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
The camp will take place from Tuesday July 21 to Saturday July 25 in North Bay at the University of Nipissing.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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- To provide athletes with an opportunity to build their aerobic base through structured endurance rides\u00a0<\/li>\n
- To teach and improve athlete pack riding skills and etiquette\u00a0<\/li>\n
- To teach and refine road specific race skills and tactics\u00a0<\/li>\n
- To develop off-bike performance training lifestyle skills i.e. nutrition\/cooking, hygiene, maintaining communal spaces, etc.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\u00a0<\/div>\n\n
Program Details (Approximate Cost: ~ $825)\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\u2022 4 Nights\u2019 Accommodations at Nipissing University \u00a0<\/div>\n\u2022 Daily Meals\/Snacks included\u00a0<\/div>\n\u2022 Nutrition Support from Sport Nutritionist (meal planning, grocery shopping, cooking instruction and supervision)\u00a0<\/div>\n\u2022 Off-bike Workshops\u00a0<\/div>\n\u2022 Video analysis \u00a0<\/div>\n\u00a0<\/div>\n\nAthlete Requirements \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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- Aged 13-16 in 2026 (exceptions considered on a case by case basis)\u00a0<\/li>\n
- 2026 OC Membership (UCI\/Compete\/Challenge)\u00a0<\/li>\n
- Must have previous experience and ability to complete rides of 3 hours in duration\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\u00a0<\/div>\n\n
Athlete Selection Process [8 men\/8 women]\u00a0<\/p>\n
Applications will be reviewed with consideration towards the following:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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- Previous race experience, specifically in Ontario Cycling events, Youth Events, OCups, and Provincial Championships\u00a0<\/li>\n
- 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.)\u00a0<\/li>\n
- Appropriateness of the camp: based on athlete training and 2026\/2027 season goals\u00a0<\/li>\n
- Consideration towards geographical location and cycling discipline balance\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\u00a0<\/div>\n\n
Application and Selection Process<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\nAll athletes must complete an online application\u00a0here<\/a><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0to express their interest in being part of the Rising Stars Endurance Camp.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\nApplication Deadline May 20th 2026<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n
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\nAthlete Notification \u2013 Athletes will be notified by May 27th 2026<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\u00a0<\/div>\n*Any questions regarding eligibility or appropriateness of the camp can be directed to\u00a0michael.selliah@ontariocycling.org<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/article>\n\n \n \n<\/span><\/p>\n \n \u00a0<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/section><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t![\"\"](\"https:\/\/ontariocycling.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-1753982309-3-scaled-e1778262035364-876x1024.jpg\")
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