A training camp is a block of coaching, support and accommodation, so the price depends on how much of that is included. Here is what Portcycling's 2027 camps cost and what to check when you compare camps.
Portcycling 2027 prices
| Camp | Dates | Price per person | Included |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open The Season, Calpe | Jan 4–10 or Jan 16–22, 2027 | €1,940 | double room, breakfast, prep plan, power profile baseline, coached rides, mechanic and team car, 1 month of remote coaching |
| Granada Gravel Skills Camp | May 9–15, 2027 | €2,175 | double room, breakfast, technique sessions with video analysis, mechanic and support vehicle, 1-on-1 review |
| Altitude Road Camp, Sierra Nevada | May 17–31, 2027 | from €5,290 | 14 nights in a 4-person apartment at 2,300 m, chef-cooked full board, two power profile tests, coach and guide on every ride |
| Close The Gap, Calpe | Oct 9–15, 2027 | €2,357 | double room, full board, welcome pack, coached rides, daily debriefs, two test days |
What is usually extra
Flights, a single room upgrade, bike rental and airport transfers. For Portcycling, a group transfer from Alicante or Valencia is available from €70 per person.
What drives the price
- Accommodation and meals: a double room with breakfast costs less than full board.
- Coaching: daily coaching, testing and a written plan cost more than a guided ride.
- Support: a mechanic and a team car on every ride.
- Group size: smaller groups (ours are about 14 riders) mean more attention per rider.
What to check before you book
- What exactly is included in the price (meals, support, testing).
- How groups are formed (by power or by who is quickest).
- Group size and how many coaches.
- What happens after the camp.
- The payment and cancellation terms.
Red flags of a cheap camp
A low price is often the first warning sign, not a bargain. Here is what we look out for:
- The price itself. Coaching, testing, a mechanic and a support car cost money. If the price looks too good, something is missing.
- Barrack-style accommodation. Recovery is half of a training camp. Crowded rooms and poor beds mean poor sleep and wasted training.
- Unclear food. "Meals included" without saying what, when and how much. On a training camp, food is fuel – it has to be planned.
- No certified coach. A professional racer is not automatically a coach. Ask who leads the training and what coaching qualifications they have.
- The wrong kind of camp for you. Many cheap camps are sightseeing trips on a bike. Nothing wrong with that – but if you are an athlete, you need a sport-focused block that makes you stronger for the seasons ahead.
Discounts
- Bring a friend: −€100 for both of you.
- Returning rider: −€150.
- Portcycling athletes (riders in the PCA jersey): 20% on all camps.
Discounts can't be combined.
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