ADVANCED BASE CAMP 2008
March 31 - April 6, 2008
Please note the camp starts at 4pm on Monday, March 31 and finishes on the Sunday morning.
Experienced professionals Peter Reid (10x Ironman Champion, including 3x Hawaii Ironman World Champion) and Chuckie V (Ironman Canada Champion) have teamed up to offer this Advanced Base Camp in and around Solvang. This camp is a cycling specific Ironman Camp. We have put together a week which includes fully supported rides, high mileage on the bike, lots of climbing, specific race simulation sessions and the chance to ride with and learn from one of the greatest athletes of our time – Peter Reid. The week also includes swimming in an outdoor pool and group runs, but the main focus is on the bike. Chuckie and Peter will also be presenting two seminars; ‘The quantification of training’ (followed by coaching the athletes through an aerobic function run test) and ‘10 Weeks to an Ironman – A practical application’.
- Coaching by Peter Reid and Chuckie V
- Assistant Coach Ben Greenfield
- Fully Supported Rides
- Lots of climbing/mileage on the bike
- Learn how to quantify your preparation for an Ironman
- Practical aerobic function testing session
- Seminars and Q&A Session
- Camp Jersey
- Route Profiles and Maps
- Outdoor Swim Pool
- Catered Evening Meals
- Camp Fee: $950.00 (U.S. Dollars)
- The camp fee includes all coaching with Peter Reid and Chuckie V, swim fees, all evening meals (including a last night out at a restaurant), itinerary, route plans and profiles, camp cycling jersey, seminars led by Peter and Chuckie, Q&A session, and SAG support on all rides.
- Paying your deposit of $150 (non-refundable) secures your place at the camp. Your remaining camp balance is due by February 25, 2008. Your place at the camp will be relinquished if your full camp fee is not received by February 25, 2008. We accept checks (made payable to Solvang Triathlon Camps) mailed to:
- Solvang Triathlon Camps
- Advanced Base Camp
- 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 $10 administrative fee for your camp balance.
- Registration:
- Please click here to register.
- For further information, please contact our camp director, Charlie Woodcock, via email at info@solvangtriathloncamps.com.
- Camp Itinerary:
- Cycling specific Ironman Camp Click here for the camp itinerary.
- Target Athlete:
- This camp is open to intermediate* half Ironman/Ironman athletes and pure cyclists who are looking for a challenging week of training in a beautiful part of the world.
(* Approx 6 hrs and under for an Ironman bike split. Please email our Camp Director Charlie Woodcock at info@solvangtriathloncamps.com if you have any questions as to the suitability of this camp for you.)
- 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 which 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 if you bring your laptop. 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 Spring Fling Camp which will allow you to get the special rate we have reserved. This special rate is available for bookings made before January 28th, 2008.
Meadowlark Inn Spring Fling Camp Week 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)
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 February 18, 2008, you will be held responsible for any portion of the total reservation costs that the Meadowlark Inn is not able to re-sell.
- Meals:
- No camp is complete without good eating. For dinner we have arranged a group rate at the Meadowlark, to save those of you staying at the Meadowlark Inn having to walk anywhere after a long training day! All evening meal costs from Monday March 31 to the end of the camp are included in the camp fee. The last night we will eat out in a restaurant in town to celebrate the miles that have been logged! Breakfast is included with your accommodation price at the Meadowlark Inn. We find it best to leave everyone up to their own devices for lunch. Typically we are on the road cycling, so lunch is each athlete's responsibility. 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.
- Airport Shuttles (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 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!
- Pick-up day: Monday, March 31, 2008
- Please note that the camp officially starts at 4pm on this day with a run. (If you would like to arrive on Sunday, March 30th, we are able to offer airport shuttle pick ups in the afternoon by prior arrangement.)
- Pick up times at Santa Barbara Airport:
- 11am, 12:30pm, 2pm
- Departure day: Sunday February 24, 2008
- Please allow 50 minute for the drive plus check in time at the airport – 90mins is normally fine for domestic flights departing Santa Barbara.
- 9am, 10:30am, Noon
- 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.
- Advanced Base Camp Cancellation Policy:
- The total camp fee minus $150 is refundable for withdrawals up until March 1, 2008. For withdrawals after March 1, 2008 but on or before March 23rd, 50% of your full camp fee payment is refundable. For withdrawals on or after March 24, 2008 only 25% of your full camp fee payment is refundable.
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- CAMP LINKS & UPDATES
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(2.15.08)
- Camp contact:
info@solvangtriathloncamps.com
- Meadowlark Inn Cancellation Policy
- FAQ
- Upcoming Camps:
Spring Fling Camp 2008
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