CLIP-IN WITH CHRISTIAN CYCLING CAMP

Sun, 08/08/2021 - 02:00 AM - Sun, 08/15/2021 - 02:00 PM

Cyclists of all abilities are invited to join The Little Nell for Clip-In With Christian, our annual cycling camp, scheduled for August 8 – 15, 2021. Ride Aspen's most scenic routes with support the entire way provided by our pros and Nell staff. New this year, we've expanded the camp to include more biking with three days of road rides, a rest day and two days of gravel rides - all on premier routes around the Aspen area. Retired pro cyclist Christian Vande Velde, now a commentator for the Tour de France and popular Peloton instructor, returns as trip host, serving as our experienced and supportive team leader for the seventh year together. Joining Christian are three special guests - Mari Holden, a retired pro cyclist, Olympic Silver Medalist and World Champion who now works for USA Cycling as Community Director; Kathy Pruitt, a retired downhill world champion and a mountain biker who has made a name for herself competing on gravel; and Diaa Nour, the CEO/Founder of Ventum - our official bike sponsor - who is a triathlete and cycling aficionado.

For a more seamless registration process, we've created an online booking form for camp this year. While the camp’s designed to be booked as a Full Camp Package, a limited number of spaces are available to choose the Riding Only or Dining Only option. Accommodations are separate from camp registration and available at 40% off best available rate with a seven-night minimum for those who book the Full Camp Package. Please see below for what is included for each category:

Full Camp Package Includes:
- Access to book premier accommodations at The Little Nell at 40% off best available rate. *Please note: a seven-night minimum stay is required.
- Welcome Reception presented by Hublot on Sunday, August 8.
- All meals including breakfast, lunch and dinner (with the exception of the rest day on August 12, which will be the responsibility of the guest).
- Guided, scenic rides over five days through Aspen and the surrounding area – all supported by pros, staff and a support vehicle.
- As our official bike sponsor for 2021, Ventum is providing the use of their state-of-the-art NS1 road bikes and GS1 gravel bikes along with the support of a bike fitter and mechanic. Please plan to bring your own shoes and pedals.
- Three custom Giro cycling kits and a Giro helmet, plus a gear bag filled with cycling accessories and surprises.
- Complimentary laundry service of cycling kits for guests staying at The Nell.
- Hydration drinks and road snacks provided by Skratch Labs for each ride.
- Photos taken each day and at most events – provided afterward for you to keep, print and share.

Riding Only Package Includes:
- Welcome Reception presented by Hublot on Sunday, August 8.
- To-go breakfast for all five mornings of rides at The Wine Bar at The Nell.
- Guided, scenic rides over five days through Aspen and the surrounding area – all supported by pros, staff and a support vehicle.
- Three custom Giro cycling kits.
- Hydration drinks and road snacks provided by Skratch Labs for each ride.
- Photos taken each day and at most events – provided afterward for you to keep, print and share.
**Please note, accommodations and bikes are not provided for the Riding Only Package and are the responsibility of the guest. If Ventum has availability to rent a bike from their fleet, this may be an option, but will not be confirmed until two weeks prior to camp.

Dining Only Package Includes:
- Welcome Reception presented by Hublot on Sunday, August 8.
- All meals including breakfast, lunch and dinner (with the exception of the rest day on August 12, which will be the responsibility of the guest).

To help prepare, please view our camp schedule (which is subject to change).