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SOLVANG BASE CAMP 2010 - ITINERARY
Notes: (the small print): $ = this means money needed for cafe stop. No athlete shall be required to ride, run or swim beyond his or her ability during this camp. Helmets are compulsory on all bike rides, even the short jaunt to the pool and/or rides to the store. This itinerary is subject to change. This itinerary includes breakfast at the Meadowlark Inn, group evening meals (with the exception of Sunday) and a visit to a winery as part of the camp. As we are typically on the road during a normal lunch time, lunch is not included within the camp fee. We do however have plenty of ride food and snacks available in the support vehicles for the athletes. There is a grocery store within walking distance of the camp headquarters (the Meadowlark Inn) which has a sushi bar, salad bar, coffee bar and a deli where they will make sandwiches to order at any time of the day.
- Thursday, February 18: Arrival Day, Easy spin on the bikes and introductions
- Arrival day. Airport shuttles are available from Santa Barbara airport for $30 round trip per athlete (these shuttles need to be booked ahead of time!) Athletes arrive in Solvang (Hwy 101 to Hwy 246 East) and check in at the Meadowlark Inn (or overflow hotel), one mile east of Solvang on Hwy 246. Unpack, build bike, socialize!
- 3pm - 4pm: A bike mechanic is available to assist with putting your bike together.
- 4pm - 4:15pm: Meet at the Meadowlark Inn for brief introductions. Be dressed ready to ride and have your bike with you during this brief introductory meeting.
- 4:15pm: A one hour easy ride to loosen the legs up after traveling and make sure your bike is in good working order. The route incorporates part of the Amgen Tour of California TT course.
- 6pm: Group dinner at the Meadowlark Inn
- 7pm: Staff & participant introductions; brief discussion concerning the camp days ahead.
- Friday, February 19: Swim, Moderate ride and the Vineyard run washed down with a dinner at a local winery
- 6:30am: Depart Meadowlark Inn and stroll to the high school pool (bring a towel)
- 6:45am - 7.45am: Swim practice at the high school pool
- 8:00am - 9:00am: Breakfast at the Meadowlark Inn
- 9:20am: Ride briefing at the Meadowlark Inn
- 9:30am: Ride!
- Group 1 ~ Drum Canyon Loop (46-miles/75 km) $
- Group 2 ~ Drum Canyon Loop (46-miles/75 km) with Cat Canyon option in addition
- 4pm: Run - Vineyard Run 45min - 60min. Scenic, hilly run.
- 5:45pm: Depart the Meadowlark Inn toward Kalyra Winery, via vehicular means. Turn right out of the Meadowlark, turn right onto Refugio Road. The winery is a mile down Refugio, on the right.
- 6pm: Group wine tasting and dinner at Kalyra Winery
- Saturday, February 20: A Swim and a Ride to the Beach!
- 6:30am: Depart Meadowlark Inn and stroll to the YMCA pool (coaching from within the pool for this session)
- 6:45am - 7.45am: Swim practice at the high school pool:
- 8:00am - 9am: Breakfast at the Meadowlark Inn
- 9:30am: Ride briefing at the Meadowlark Inn.Group 3: Load bikes into SAG vehicles.
- 9:45am: Ride! (3 separate groups)
- Group 1 ~ Jalama Beach and back via Santa Rosa Road (82-miles)
- Group 2 ~ Jalama Beach and back via Santa Rosa Road (82-miles)
- Group 2 additional option ~ Jalama Beach & back to Santa Rosa Road / Hwy 1 junction with the option to riding back to Solvang. Start at the Santa Rosa Road / Hwy 1 intersection (34-miles - 57 miles) $
- 6:15pm: Group dinner at the Meadowlark Inn
- 7:15pm: Q and A session with the coach around the camp fire
- Sunday, February 21: The Fig Brick! This climb is a must!
- 7:30am - 9am: Breakfast at the Meadowlark Inn
- 9am: Load SAG vehicles with your summit and run transition bags
- 9:30am: Briefing for the day: 'THE FIG' brick (45-mile/72km bike; 4-mile - 8 mile run as needed!) The Fig climb is 9 miles at 9% grade.
- 9:45am: Depart the Meadowlark Inn. Support vehicles available throughout the day.
- 4pm onwards: Free afternoon/evening to explore Solvang and a restaurant of your choice. (We can give recommendations upon request).
- Monday, February 22: The Aerobic Recovery Day! Swim, Run and Recovery Ride in the afternoon
- 6:30am: Depart Meadowlark Inn and stroll to the high school pool (bring a towel)
- 6:45am - 7.45am: Swim practice at the high school pool
- 8:00am - 9:00am: Breakfast at the Meadowlark Inn
- 10:30am: Out and back run leaving from the Meadowlark Inn heading towards Refugio. This run can be as long or short as needed for each athlete (options from 30 minutes to 2 plus hours exist!)
- 2pm: Ride! Tour of the Valley easy ride. Small gear chain only! 30 mile - 50 mile options within the ride.
- 6:30pm: Group dinner at the Meadowlark Inn
- Tuesday, February 23: The Long Day!
- 7:30am - 9:00am: Breakfast at the Meadowlark Inn
- 9am: The day's briefing
- 9:15am: Ride briefing at the Meadowlark Inn.
- 9:30am: Ride! (3 separate groups)
- Group 1 ~ Tepusquet ride out and back (95miles)
- Group 2 ~ Tepusquet ride out and back (95miles)
- Group 2 additional option ~ Tepusquet ride one way to the top of the climb (48 miles)
- 4pm: Bike packing. Assistance available if needed
- 6pm: Pre-dinner drinks at the Meadowlark Inn
- 7pm: Group dinner and camp video at a local restaurant in Santa Ynez
- Wednesday, February 24: A morning group run at the track and Departure day
- 6:45am: Group run at the track before breakfast and departures.
- 7:30am - 9am: Breakfast at the Meadowlark Inn
- 10am: Departures begin. Shuttles available to Santa Barbara airport if booked in advance.
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