- SOLVANG BASE CAMP 2010
- February 18-24, 2010
A base miles camp for those wishing to escape the cold and log some scenic, challenging, outdoor miles!
- The goal of the Solvang Base Camp is to give athletes the chance to escape the cold and log 'real outdoor' miles in all three disciplines. The emphasis of this camp will be on cycling, but the itinerary also includes swims, runs and a track workout. Pure cyclists and triathletes are welcome. Our coaching staff will be leading the athletes through a week that will include climbs from sea level to 4,000 feet, rides up to 95 miles and scenic winding roads that will give every cyclist/triathlete the perfect winter escape. It's an opportunity to renew motivation for these sports in the dead of winter, provide new training stimuli and challenging rides. Fully supported rides, catered evening meals and wine tasting are all part of the itinerary. This is the no frills camp, all about mileage, a beautiful area, challenging rides, coaching on the road and full support along the way.
- Fully Supported Rides
- Coached Swim, Bike and Run Sessions
- Catered Evening Meals
- Camp Jersey
- Route Profiles and Maps
- Outdoor Swim Pool
- Wine Tasting
- Target Athlete:
- Cyclists/Triathletes of all abilities wishing to log a week of big base miles in a beautiful area. Rides from 40 - 95 miles per day including climbs from sea level to 4,000 feet. Time in the saddle is the goal.
- Registration:
- Registration is now open. Please click here to register.
- For further information, please contact our camp director, Charlie Woodcock, via email at info@solvangtriathloncamps.com.
- Camp Staff:
- Camp Director: Charlie Woodcock
- Coach: Peter Reid
- Camp Fee: $825 (US Dollars)
- The camp fee includes all coaching, swim fees, group evening meals with the exception of the Sunday night, support and ride food snacks on all rides, planned itinerary, route plans and profiles, Q&A session with the lead coach, camp cycling jersey and a wine tasting and dinner at a local winery.
- Paying your deposit of $150 (non-refundable) secures your place at the camp. Your remaining camp balance is due by January 7, 2010. Your place at the camp will be relinquished if your full camp fee is not received by January 7, 2010. We accept checks (made payable to Solvang Triathlon Camps) mailed to:
- Solvang Triathlon Camps
- Solvang Base Camp 2010
- PO Box 313
- Solvang, CA 93464
- We also accept payment by Paypal (see registration form). If paying by Paypal there is an additional $5 administrative fee for the deposit payment and $20 administrative fee for your camp balance. Please indicate on your registration form how you would like to pay. If you choose to pay by Paypal, once your registration has been submitted you will receive an invoice from our Paypal account within 48 hours with details of how to complete your payment.
- Camp Itinerary:
- The goal of the Solvang Base Camp is to give athletes the chance to escape the cold and log 'real outdoor' scenic and challenging miles. The emphasis of this camp is on cycling, hence the camp is suitable for pure cyclists and multi-sport athletes. Please click here for the camp itinerary.
- Camp Accommodation:
- Our camp headquarters is at the Meadowlark Inn in Solvang, California. All activities, meals and seminars will be held at the Meadowlark Inn.
- Meadowlark Inn
www.meadowlarkinnsolvang.com
The Meadowlark Inn is situated 1.5 miles from the center of Solvang half way between Solvang and Santa Ynez. This Inn lends itself to a group setting very well. It is set in ample grounds and home to 18 rooms all ground level that are basic, but well maintained. A nice homemade breakfast is included in your room price and there is a small outdoor pool that is great for soaking your legs after a long ride. (We opt to have them turn the heat off exactly for this purpose!) Wireless Internet is available throughout the property. Accommodation starts at $67.50 a night for a shared room to $90 for a single standard room. For those who book early there is also the option (for an extra fee) of booking a room with a hot tub. The staff at the Meadowlark Inn are happy to pair athletes up for shared accommodation if you so choose. The Meadowlark Inn is located off Highway 246 the main route through the valley and within walking distance of; a quaint but well stocked grocery store, the outdoor swimming pool, the high school all weather track and the YMCA (great if you need an extra swim/weights). Please note that accommodation costs are not included in the camp fee.
- Meadowlark Inn Reservations: 1-800-344-9792 or 1-805-688-4631
- Accommodation needs to be booked directly with the Meadowlark Inn. When calling, please state that you are with the Solvang Base Camp as that will allow you to get the special rate we have reserved.
Meadowlark Inn Solvang Base Camp Nightly Rates: (Please note these rates include breakfast)
Standard Single Room: $90 per night
Standard Double Room (Couple): $115 per night
Standard Hot Tub Room Single: $110 per night
Standard Hot Tub Room (Couple): $135 per night
Kitchen Room Single Occupancy: $110 per night
Kitchen Room Double Occupancy: $140 per night ($70 per person)
Suite with whirlpool bath single occupancy: $140 per night
Suite with whirlpool bath double occupancy: $170 per night ($85 per person)
(Extra person in Shared kitchen rooms or Suites = $40 per night)
Meadowlark Inn Cancellation Policy:
There is a $25 cancellation policy for any rooms cancelled with the Meadowlark Inn after a reservation has been made. If the reservation is cancelled after January 7, you will be held responsible for any portion of the total reservation costs that the Meadowlark Inn is not able to re-sell. Accommodation costs are not included in the camp fee. All activities will start from the Meadowlark Inn. If you are interested in camping, there is a camp ground in Buellton about 5.5 miles away that has been used by athletes attending our camp before. For more information please contact our camp director via email at info@solvangtriathloncamps.com.
- Meals:
- An essential part of our week! Breakfast is included with your accommodation price at the Meadowlark Inn. We find it best to leave everyone up to his/her own devices for lunch. We will have an array of snacks and sponsors ride food available in each support vehicle for each cycling group. Typically we are on the road cycling at lunchtime, so lunch is each athlete's responsibility once they arrive back in Solvang after the ride. There is a quaint, but fully stocked grocery store a few minutes walk from our accommodation that has a sushi bar, salad bar, deli where you can sandwiches made to order at any time of the day and a coffee bar with wireless internet. Group dinners (with the exception of the Sunday evening where you are on your own) are part of the camp itinerary and included in your camp fee. These dinners include a wine tasting and dinner at a local winery and a group dinner at a local restaurant. If you have special dietary requirements we will do our best to cater to your needs, as much as the group setting allows.
- Shipping your bike or bringing it on the plane?
- If you would prefer to ship your bike to Solvang (often cheaper and easier these days) then please mail your bike to:
- Solvang Base Camp 2010
- Meadowlark Inn
- 2644 Mission Drive,
- Solvang, CA 93463 USA
- If you need help re-assembling your bike, we will have a bike mechanic on help to assist you with this.
- If you choose to bring your bike with you on the plane and are opting to take one of our shuttles, then please let us know ahead of time that you will be traveling with your bike.
- Airport Shuttles (from Santa Barbara Airport)
- Our camp staff are able to offer airport shuttles from Santa Barbara airport for a small fee of $30 round trip. These shuttles are available at set times, so if you are in need of a shuttle, please take these times into account when booking your flight. Airport shuttles can be booked when your final camp balance is paid (by January 7, 2010) or up until the week before the camp if needed.
- Pick-up times at Santa Barbara Airport:
Thursday February 18, 2010
- 10:30am, 12:30pm or 2:15pm
- (Please note the Solvang Base Camp officially starts at 4pm on Thursday February 18, 2010)
- Departure times from the Meadowlark Inn to Santa Barbara Airport:
Wednesday February 24, 2010
- (Please allow 50-minute for the drive plus check in time at the airport - 75 mins is normally fine for domestic flights departing Santa Barbara)
- Leaving the Meadowlark Inn: 10am, noon
- Solvang Base Camp Cancellation Policy:
- Full payment (with the exception of your $150 non-refundable deposit) is refundable for withdrawals up until January 7, 2010. For withdrawals after January 7, 2010 but before February 4, 2010, 50% of your full payment is refundable. For withdrawals on or after February 4, 2010 only 25% of your full payment is refundable. If we (Solvang Triathlon Camps) have to cancel a camp for any reason, we will refund you the full amount of your camp fee including your deposit, within 30 days of the cancellation of the camp. We cannot however be responsible for expenses incurred with airline tickets or any travel arrangements.
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