WOMEN'S CYCLING CAMP - SPRING 2010
with Specialized Bikes
May 6-9, 2010
- This four day women's cycling camp offers the ideal opportunity to explore some of the best cycling terrain in California. Our goal is to provide women cyclists with an opportunity to ride fully supported each day, challenge themselves on new terrain and learn from one of Specialized Bikes woman pro riders. SAG support along with catered evening meals and wine tasting are all part of the itinerary. It is four days devoted to training, recovery, fun and some wine tasting.... with miles of smiles guaranteed
- Women's specific design road bikes supplied by Specialized Bikes
- Bike fitting and technical assistance by Specialized Bikes
- Fully supported rides
- Bike skills practice
- Bike maintenance/tech seminar
- Route profiles and maps
- Catered evening meals and three lunches
- Stretching/yoga sessions
- Wine tasting
- Target Athlete:
- This camp is open to all women cyclists who wish to enjoy fully supported rides and some of the best cycling terrain available in California. The camp will have full technical support from Specialized Bikes and is for women of all abilities and experience levels who are looking to enjoy and improve their cycling, receive cycling coaching and enjoy the camaraderie of others who enjoy cycling. Rides will be from 30 - 50 miles each day, with the option on the beach day to ride further if requested. Please email our Camp Director Charlie Woodcock info@solvangtriathloncamps.com if you have any questions as to the suitability of this camp for you.
- Camp Director: Charlie Woodcock
- Lead Coach: TBA in February 2010
- Guest Coach: Kimberly Baldwin
- Specialized Tech Support: Amy Shreve from the Specialized Designs for Women Demo Team
- Camp Fee: $655 (US Dollars)
- The camp fee includes all coaching, use of a Specialized Bike for the entire camp (first come first served basis), fully support rides, all evening meals and lunches, route plans and profiles, seminars led by Specialized staff/coaches and wine tasting.
- Paying your camp fee by check or paypal secures your place at the camp. We accept checks (made payable to Solvang Cycling Camps) mailed to:
- Solvang Triathlon Camps
- Women's Cycling Camp
- PO Box 313
- Solvang, CA 93464
- We also accept payment by Paypal (see registration form). If paying by Paypal please note there is an additional $10 administrative fee.
- Registration:
- Please Click Here to register.
- For further information, please contact our camp director, Charlie Woodcock, via email at info@solvangtriathloncamps.com
- Camp Itinerary:
- Please check out the camp itinerary here
- Camp Accommodation:
- Our camp headquarters is at the Solvang Gardens Lodge in Solvang, California. All activities, meals and seminars will be held at the Solvang Gardens Lodge.
- Solvang Gardens Lodge
- www.solvanggardens.com
- The Solvang Gardens Lodge is a charming and tranquil escape from the chaos of contemporary life. Located in a quiet setting within gardens and fountains on the edge of Solvang's old world European village in the Santa Ynez Valley. The lodge was fashioned after a classic Danish farmhouse and placed in an idyllic location on the fringe of the village, overlooking the rolling hills of the Alisal Guest Ranch and the Santa Ynez River.
- Wireless Internet is available if you bring your laptop. We have arranged a special rate for accommodation for the camp that starts at $129 a night for a single room to $139 for a double room (two people). Please note that accommodation costs are not included in the camp fee.
- To book your accommodation please call the Solvang Gardens Lodge: 1-888-688-4404 and state that you are with the Solvang Triathlon Camps Women's Camp May 6-9, 2010 (note that the camp starts at 11am on Thursday May 6, so we have blocked off rooms for the athletes from Wednesday May 5, 2010 for those that may need to arrive the day before).
- Solvang Gardens Lodge Camp Rates: (Please note these rates include a light breakfast breakfast)
- Single Room: $129 per night
- Double Room: $139 per night ($69.50 per person)
- Alternative accommodation:
- Our overflow hotel and accommodation for those attending this camp is the Svendsgaard Lodge. Please email the Camp Director for more information and rates. We have also had athletes attend this camp who have stayed at a local camp ground in Buellton just 5.5 miles away. Again please email our camp director for more information.
- Accommodation Cancellation Policy for Solvang Gardens Lodge:
- There is a $20 cancellation fee for any rooms cancelled with the Solvang Gardens Lodge after a reservation has been made. If the reservation is cancelled after April 15, 2010 (21 day cancellation policy), you will be held responsible.
- Meals:
- All evening meals Thursday, Friday and Saturday and lunches Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday are included in the camp fee. Breakfast is included with your accommodation price at the Meadowlark Inn. There is a quaint, but fully stocked grocery store a few minutes walk from the Meadowlark Inn and a fabulous Burrito place (the best in the valley) just 1.25 miles away.
- Airport Shuttles (from Santa Barbara Airport)
- We have airport shuttles available from Santa Barbara Airport: Solvang is a 35-40 minute drive from Santa Barbara Airport. We are able to offer airport shuttles to and from Solvang at the set times listed below for $30 round trip payable in advance. PLEASE TAKE OUR SHUTTLE TIMES INTO ACCOUNT BEFORE BOOKING YOUR FLIGHT if you are choosing to take one of our shuttles!
- Arrival:
- Either Wednesday afternoon (May 5) or Thursday morning (May 6). Please note that the camp officially starts at 11:00am on Thursday May 6.
- Pick up times at Santa Barbara Airport on Wednesday May 5, 2010
- 2pm, 4pm or 6pm
- Pick up times at Santa Barbara Airport on Thursday May 6, 2010
- 9am, 10:30am
- Departure: Sunday May 9, 2009 (after lunch - the camp officially ends at 2pm)
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. 2:30pm, 4pm, 5pm
- Alternatively, there is one company that offers an official airport shuttle service to and from Solvang: www.superride.net or 1-800-977-1123. They charge $80 one way plus an additional fee for your bike.
- Women's Camp Cancellation Policy:
- The total camp fee minus $100 is refundable for withdrawals up until March 25, 2010. For withdrawals after March 25, 2010 but on or before April 15, 2010 50% of your full camp fee payment is refundable. For withdrawals on or after April 15, 2010 only 25% of your full camp fee payment is refundable.
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