This was the11th year of our European spring camp and Menton was probably our best allround location. Being right on the water is was perfect for swimming, we had a waterfront path that was 5km one direction to Italy and then 7km the other way to Monaco and the Col de La Madone started right behind the hotel!! The hotel was great, with awesome food and close to town for shopping, sightseeing or just hanging out. The weather on the Med couldnt be better, no rain and mid 20’s everyday.
The training was fantastic, we swam 6 times, ran almost everyday and the riding was incredible, endless climbs and quiet side roads. Lots of variety as well, shorter, longer, steeper and shallower, there was pretty much everything! With nearly 15000m of climbing for the camp there were lots of hills! Here are a few pictures and to see more you can go here.
We will be back in Menton in 2016 and should have details finalized soon!
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Rolling out along the waterfront in Menton
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Sue and Marian looking back to Menton from Italy
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Awesome coastal running path with Monaco in the background
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Sue, Marian and Karen at the top of the Col de Turini, 1607m and a 27km climb to get up there!
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Looking down on the descent of the Col de Turini
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Brandon climbing
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Marc, Rob, Sean and Ray happy to be at the top with a great view!
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2100m with an awesome view of the Alps!
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Coming back into town with the waterfront of Menton in the back
