- ENDURE IT SOLVANG CAMP 2010
- March 1 - March 7, 2010
- (Shorter week option available from March 3 - March 7, 2010)
- A cycling specific multisport camp for both cyclists and triathletes
- The Endure It Solvang Camp (now in it's 4th year) offers the ideal opportunity to escape the cold weather this winter and get some warm weather miles under your belt before the season starts. Endure It's David Fix has trained in and around Solvang each spring for the last four years and knows the area offers quiet, challenging cycling roads that are like none other in the USA. Cycling is the emphasis of the camp, but the itinerary also allows plenty of opportunities to swim and run. There will be rides each day, with most rides ranging from 30 - 80 plus miles, including a ride up Figueroa Mountain. It's six days devoted to training and recovery...with miles of smiles guaranteed.
- Fully Supported Rides
- Coached Swim, Bike and Run Sessions
- Catered light lunches post ride and evening meals
- Wine Tasting
- Seminars and Q&A Session with our guest coach
- Camp Cycling Jersey
- Route Profiles and Maps
- Outdoor Swim Pool
- Camp Staff:
- Camp Director - Charlie Woodcock
- Endure It Coach - David Fix
- Guest Coach - Michael Lovato
- Endure It General Assistant and Bike Mechanic - Drew
- Camp Fee:
- Alumni Rate: $1025 (US Dollars)
- New Participant Rate: $1095 (US Dollars)
- Shorter Week Option Rate: $695 (US Dollars)
from Wednesday afternoon through Sunday morning
- The camp fee includes: all coaching, swim fees, all evening meals from Monday March 1st to Saturday March 6th with the exception of one free night (including a last night group dinner at a restaurant), light lunches post ride, itinerary, route plans and profiles, camp cycling jersey, a chance to ride Fig Mountain, Q&A session and seminars with our guest coach, group stretching, a visit to a winery and full support on all rides.
- Paying your deposit of $150 (non-refundable) secures your place at the camp. Your remaining camp balance is due by January 18, 2010. Your place at the camp will be relinquished if your full camp fee is not received by January 18, 2010. We accept checks (made payable to Solvang Triathlon Camps) mailed to:
- Solvang Triathlon Camps
- Solvang Endure It Camp 2010
- PO Box 313
- Solvang, CA 93464
- USA
- 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.
- Registration:
- Click Here to register today!
- For further information, please contact our camp director, Charlie Woodcock, via email at info@solvangtriathloncamps.com.
- Camp Itinerary:
- The goal of the Endure it Solvang 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 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
Standard Suite (King bed) plus living room (with pull out sleeper sofa): $135 per night ($67.50 per person)
Kitchen Room Single Occupancy: $120 per night
Kitchen Room Double Occupancy: $150 per night ($75 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)
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 18, 2010 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 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, however we will have a light lunch available post ride at the Meadowlark Inn. Also of note, 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 one evening where you are on your own to explore a local restaurant) 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 yourself (often cheaper and easier these days) then please mail your bike to:
- Endure It Solvang Camp 2010
- Meadowlark Inn
- 2644 Mission Drive,
- Solvang, CA 93463 USA
- Please note, if you choose this option you are responsible for putting your bike together at the beginning of the camp and breaking it down at the end of the camp. We will, however, have a bike mechanic on hand to assist you if needed.
- 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.
- Other options to get your bike to Solvang:
- ENDURE IT SHOP SHIPPING BIKE OPTION 1:
- If you live near the endure it shop and wish their mechanics to break down your bike, ship it to Solvang, build it up for you upon arrival in Solvang and then do the reverse to get your bike home, you can pick this option while registering for this camp. The cost for this is $270 payable when your camp balance is due (January 18, 2010). If you would like this service, it must be booked through Solvang Triathlon Camps and paid for in advance. This option includes shipping and insurance of up to $5000.
- ENDURE IT SHOP SHIPPING BIKE OPTION 2:
- If you would rather ship your bike yourself, or take it with you on the plane, but still would like the endure it bike mechanics to break down your bike for you and build it up upon arrival in Solvang, this too must be booked through Solvang Triathlon Camps when registering for the camp. The cost for this option is $100 and it needs to be paid for by January 18, 2010.
- 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 18, 2010) or up until the week before the camp if needed.
- Pick-up times at Santa Barbara Airport:
- Monday March 1
- 10:30am, 12:30pm or 2:15pm
- (Please note the endure it camp officially starts at 4pm on Monday March 1, 2010)
- Departure times from the Meadowlark Inn to Santa Barbara Airport:
- (Please allow 50-minute for the drive plus check in time at the airport Ð 65 mins is normally fine for domestic flights departing Santa Barbara)
- Sunday March 7, 2010
- Leaving the Meadowlark Inn: 9am, 10am, noon
- endure it! Solvang Camp Cancellation Policy:
- Full payment (with the exception of your $150 non-refundable deposit) is refundable for withdrawals up until January 18, 2010. For withdrawals after January 18, 2010 but before February 15, 2010, 50% of your full payment is refundable. For withdrawals on or after February 15, 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.
ENDURE IT SOLVANG CAMP 2009
March 2-8, 2009
The Endure It Solvang Camp (now in it's 3rd year) offers the ideal opportunity to escape the cold weather this winter and get some warm weather miles under your belt before the season starts.
Endure It's David Fix has trained in and around Solvang each spring for the last four years and knows the area offers quiet, challenging cycling roads that are like none other in the USA. Lance Armstrong says this of the Solvang area: "The closest you can get to European cycling without leaving North America!"
Cycling is the emphasis of the camp, but the itinerary also allows plenty of opportunities to swim and run. There will be rides each day, with most rides ranging from 30 - 80 plus miles, including a ride up Figueroa Mountain.
Ironman Pro Michael Lovato will be joining David Fix and Ironman Medical Doctor PZ Pearce in leading the coaching, seminars and Q and A session at this camp. The camp is open to athletes of all experience levels and abilities. It's six days devoted to training and recovery...with miles of smiles guaranteed.
- Fully Supported Rides
- Coached Swim, Bike and Run Sessions
- Catered Evening Meals
- Wine Tasting
- Seminars and Q&A Session
- Camp Cycling Jersey
- Route Profiles and Maps
- Outdoor Swim Pool
- Camp Staff:
- Camp Director - Charlie Woodcock
- Endure It Coach - David Fix
- Guest Coach - Michael Lovato
- Endure It Assistant Coach - Dan Dziubski
- Endure It General Assistant and Bike Mechanic - Jason Adante
- Seminar Presenter - Dr PZ Pearce - Ironman Medical Director for numerous Ironmans around the USA
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info@solvangtriathloncamps.com
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