OC Rising Stars Endurance Camp Applications Open

Ontario Cycling is hosting a Rising Stars Endurance Camp under the support and direction of certified coaches and experienced ride leaders.  While labelled as an “endurance” camp, the purpose is to provide athletes with a preparatory experience for them to learn the skills that are critical to thriving in training camp environments whether at an Ontario Cycling Camp in Spain, a club race project, or a pro-team training camp.  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.  All activities will be supported and supervised by coaches and other experts in their field.   

The camp will take place from Saturday July 26 [after the Dunnville Crit] to Wednesday July 30 in North Bay at the University of Nipissing.   

Objectives 

• To provide athletes with an opportunity to build their aerobic base through structured endurance rides 

• To teach and improve athlete pack riding skills and etiquette 

• To teach and refine road specific skills and tactics 

• To expose athletes to an overnight training camp environment in order to teach and develop performance lifestyle skills i.e. nutrition/cooking, hygiene, maintaining communal spaces, etc. 

Program Details (Approximate Cost: ~ $825) 

• 4 Nights’ Accommodations at Nipissing University
• Transportation to and from North Bay (pick-up locations: Dunnville, Milton and Barrie.  Drop-off locations: Barrie and Milton).  Athletes can also make their own travel arrangements should these locations not work.  
• Daily Meals/Snacks included
• Nutrition Support from Sport Nutritionist (meal planning, grocery shopping, cooking instruction and supervision).
• Off-bike Workshops
• Video analysis

Athlete Requirements

• Aged 13-16 in 2025 (exception considered on a case by case basis) 

• 2025 OC Membership (UCI/Compete/Challenge) 

• Must have previous experience and ability to complete rides of 3 hours in duration 

Athlete Selection Process [8 men/8 women] 

• Applications will be reviewed with consideration towards the following 
  • a. Previous race experience, specifically in Ontario Cycling events, Youth Events, OCups, and Provincial Championships 
  • b. Athlete commitment to sport of cycling and progressing along athlete pathway into Team Ontario (coach in place, structured training program being followed, etc.) 
  • c. Appropriateness of the camp: based on athlete training and 2025/2026 season goals 

1. • d. Consideration towards geographical location and cycling discipline balance 

Application and Selection Process 

All athletes must complete an online application here to express their interest in being part of the Rising Stars Endurance Camp. 

Application Deadline May 20th 2025 

Athlete Notification – Athletes will be notified by May 27th 2025 

*Any questions regarding eligibility or appropriateness of the camp can be directed to michael.selliah@ontariocycling.org