GIRO D’ITALIA

“The Science of Cycling” Sports Science Conference Tour Varese (2 nights), Bellagio (3 nights), Treviso (3 nights)

May 18th-26th 2012

HOST and LECTURER - Paul Visentini, Specialist Sports Physiotherapist, plus lectures and practicals from Professional Cyclists and Exercise Physiologists.

Experience Italy’s north- Varese, the home of Green Edge and the AIS European Training Centre; Bellagio, on beautiful Lake Como; Treviso, gateway to the Dolomites and positioned close to five giro stages

Designed to suit Doctors, Physiotherapists, Exercise Physiologists, Fitness Trainers, Coaches, and any professional involved and interested in cycling.

Ride in the morning, up to 650km over 8 days, with lectures in the afternoon or evening Attend 3 Giro stages Visit the Casati factory (custom made bikes) and be instructed by their engineers Visit “La Madonna del Ghisallo” –church transformed into a famous cycle museum

Cost: $5,500 pp twin share Includes full conference proceedings and notes, accommodation, fully guided rides, breakfasts, some dinners, back-up van on all rides & transfers For more information go to www.cadencetravel.com.au or www.physiosports.com.au

Conference Topics:

Basic Bike Set-Up Muscle Activation & “Levers” in cycling Power Production-effect of body position,

technique, fatigue Mechanical Injuries in Cycling Load Mastery – Tendon Change the Body not the Bike PRACTICALS: Stretching, Strength & Power,

Rehabilitation of Cycling Muscle Patterns, Turning Circles, Descending, Hill climbing technique