| SPRNG FLING CAMP 2008 - FAQ
- Who is this camp open to?
- The Spring Fling Camp is open to all athletes wishing to compete or improve in half Ironman or Ironman distance events in the next few years. We also welcome pure cyclists as cycling is the focus of each day. Please check the itinerary, or email our camp director, to see if the camp would be right for you. There will be 2 to 3 cycling groups each day, to cater for all abilities.
- When does registration open?
- Registration opens on September 1, 2007.
- Where is the camp headquarters?
- The Meadowlark Inn is the camp headquarters.
- Is there a bike shop in the area?
- Yes, Dr J's bike shop is 5.5 miles from the Meadowlark Inn in Buellton.
- Dr. J’s Bicycle Shop
- 225 McMurray Road, Unit E.
- Buellton, CA 93427
- Phone: (805) 688-6263
- Open Monday - Saturday from 10 AM to 6 PM
- Open Sundays - 12 PM to 5 PM
- Can I ship my bike to the Meadowlark Inn?
- Yes! Please state that you are with the Spring Fling Camp
- Address:
- Meadowlark Inn,
- 2644 Mission Drive,
- Solvang, CA, 93463
- Phone: (805) 688-4631
- Is there Laundry available during the camp week?
- Yes! Some of our lucky camp staff will be doing the camp laundry during the week. The camp will supply a small washing bag for each athlete and your laundry will be washed in the bag supplied. There is enough room in the bag for a couple of pairs of cycling shorts and jerseys and some socks. Our goal is to help you out with your training clothes. Alternatively there is a Laundromat in Buellton 5.5 miles away from the Meadowlark Inn.
- How many pairs of bike shorts should I bring?
- If you have a pair for each day, then great! If not, laundry is available.
- I have special dietary requirements; will that pose a problem with the evening meals?
- We will do our best to cater to you, please email the camp director to explain your needs prior to the camp starting!
- I am a pure cyclist, is the camp suitable for me?
- Yes! The camp is a cycling specific multisport camp. We are riding each day and there will be options built into the itinerary for extra rides while the multisport athletes choose to run.
- When do I receive my camp cycling jersey?
- If you are riding the Solvang Century, then please pick up your cycling jersey between 7pm – 9pm on Friday March 7th, 2008 in the Meadowlark Inn breakfast room. Alternatively, camp jerseys will be issued during the introductory meeting on the first evening.
- What times are airport shuttles available for pick up from Santa Barbara Airport and drop off after the camp?
- 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 (between January 1st and February 10th 2007). You will be asked for your flight times one month before the camp starts. Your designated airport shuttle time will be emailed to you two weeks before the camp starts.
- Pick-up times at Santa Barbara Airport:
- Friday March 7th, 2008 (for Solvang Century)
- 1pm, 4pm, 6:15pm
- Sunday March 9th by arrangement
- Monday March 10th, 2008:
- 10:30am, 12:30pm or 2:15pm
- (Please note the Spring Fling Triathlon Camp officially starts at 4pm on Monday March 10th 2008).
- Departure times from the Meadowlark Inn to Santa Barbara Airport: (Please allow 50mins for the drive, plus the appropriate check-in time at the airport)
- Sunday March 16th, 2008 (Times leaving the Meadowlark Inn): 8:30am, 10:00am, noon
- Is there a commercial airport shuttle service to Solvang?
- www.superride.net or: 1-800-977-1123. They charge $80 one way plus an additional fee for your bike.
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