If you are like most people, a “Training Tour” conjures up thoughts of a hardcore cycling experience. Being a specialist in Training Tours and Camps, we at Steve Lehman Tours see things a bit differently. Training Camps are smart cycling vacations. Our Training Camps merely mean that the portion of our total vacation package that is dedicated to biking will be “more focused” in a number of different ways. The Camp will focus on the type of ride, time spent on the bike, and perhaps most importantly, recovery and relaxation. The rider’s improvement in the context of a well-balanced vacation is of paramount importance to us. Unlike the typical Inn-to-Inn cycling tour, the route to the next hotel does not dictate the distance and terrain of each day’s ride. We operate out of a central location selected, in part, for its proximity to varied terrain. That means if one day was a particularly tough, climbing day, the next day may be a flat, tempo affair. If it rains, and yes sometimes it does rain in Paradise, we won’t have to slog to the next hotel; we may take the day off or opt for a shorter circuit. I have found that due to our focus, Training Camps actually dedicate less time to riding and more time to non-cycling activities than most tours.