WOMEN'S CYCLING CAMP - SPRING 2012
with Specialized Bikes
May 3-6, 2012
- 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 our coaching staff and professional women cyclists. 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!
The camp includes:
- Women's specific design road demo bikes by Specialized Bikes available on a first come first served basis
- Bike fitting and technical assistance by Specialized Bikes
- Professional Coaches
- Fully supported rides
- Bike skills practice
- Bike maintenance/tech seminar
- Route profiles and maps
- All evening meals and lunches
- Stretching/yoga sessions
- Wine tasting
- ITINERARY
May 3-6, 2012
Full Itinerary: ITINERARY
Outline:
Thurs May 3: Arrival Day. Camp starts (11am) with bike fits with Specialized Bikes and our coaches, Lunch, Introductions, Bike Drills Seminar, Group Ride Ballard Canyon (1-2 hour options), Seminar fixing a flat and 'Being comfortable on your bike', Dinner
Fri May 4: Seminar with coaches - bike technique/training principles, Ride Drum Canyon (35/45 mile options), Lunch, Bike tech seminar - bike maintenance, Yoga, Wine Tasting, Dinner
Sat May 5: Ride - Jalama Beach 17, 39, 56 or 78 mile options, Lunch, Free afternoon, 6pm Q and A with coaches, Dinner at a restaurant in Solvang
Sun May 6: Ride - Figueroa Mountain Road 2 options, horse farms flat ride or Figueroa climb, Lunch, Depart Solvang 2pm.
- TARGET ATHLETE
This camp is open to 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 love to cycle. Rides will be from 30 - 50 miles each day, with the option on the beach day to ride up to 80 miles if desired. We will have 2/3 different pace groups on the road each day. This camp is for women who are looking to enjoy beautiful cycling terrain with full support, those who have been riding for a year or two who are looking for more confidence and bike handling skills/training tips and/or those who are looking to make the transition to bike racing or improvements in their racing skills. Please email our Camp Director Charlie Woodcock info@solvangtriathloncamps.com if you have any questions as to the suitability of this camp for you.
- SPECIALIZED DEMO BIKES - first come first served!
Specialized Designs for Womens will be at the camp with their top demo road bikes. Their demo fleet covers a range of sizes/types and for this camp, the bikes will be pre-allocated per athlete for the duration of the camp.
For those who choose to ride their own bike, or the Specialized demo bikes were booked for your size, you will need to ship or fly with your own bike to the camp. We will have a bike mechanic on hand to help you build up your bike pre-camp and also help re-pack it before leaving. Note, there is also a bike rental shop in Solvang that has a few nice women's specific road bikes that can be rented per day. Please email the Camp Director for more information.
- COACHES/STAFF
Camp Director - Charlie Woodcock
Coaches
- Kimberly Baldwin
- Lisa Tonello
- Specialized Pro Rider
Specialized Demo West Coordinator
- Catherine Cooper
- CAMP FEE
Alumni: $625
New Participant: $675
STEPS TO REGISTER:
- Fill out the registration form online and submit
- Pay your deposit of $100 - two options:
- i) Check made payable to 'Solvang Triathlon Camps' and mailed to:
Solvang Triathlon Camps
Women's Cycling Camp 2012
PO Box 313
Solvang, CA 93464
USA
- ii) Pay by credit card via Paypal. If you are choosing this option, indicate this on your registration form and then wait for an invoice to be sent to your email address requesting payment (within 48 hours). Please note there is an additional $5 administrative fee for the deposit payment and $20 administrative fee for your camp balance if paying by credit card.
- Pay your camp balance by March 22, 2012. You will be sent a reminder email. Both checks and credit cards (Paypal) are acceptable forms of payment.
- ACCOMMODATION
Camp headquarters:
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.
Location:
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.
Reservations: To make a booking, please call: (805) 688-4404 www.solvanggardens.com
Accommodation Rates:
Queen Room: $109 per night
Double Room with 2 Queens: $129 per night
King Suite: $139 per night
- MEALS
The Women's Cycling Camp is a fully catered camp.
Breakfast: Included in your accommodation cost
Lunch: Post ride each day lunch is provided by our caterer
Dinner: Catered dinners each night including a group dinner at a local restaurant
Ride Food: Training nutrition provided by our sponsors and an array of snacks will be available throughout each training session
- TRAVEL TO SOLVANG
Nearest Airports: Solvang is located just a 30 minute drive from Santa Barbara Airport or a 2 hour/2 hour 30 minute drive from LAX
Airport Shuttles: We operate a limited number of airport shuttles from Santa Barbara Airport to Solvang and return ($30 round trip). These shuttles can be booked in the three weeks prior to the start of the camp. They are available at the following times:
Arrival:
Santa Barbara Airport - WED May 2: 4pm, 6pm
Santa Barbara Airport - THURS May 3: 11am
Departure:
Solvang - SUN May 6: 2:30pm, 4pm
- BIKE SHIPPING
Shipping your bike to Solvang yourself (if not using a Specialized Bike) - Mail to
Women's Cycling Camp 2012
293 Alisal Road,
Solvang, CA 93463 USA
- CANCELLATION POLICY
Full payment (with the exception of your $100 non-refundable deposit) is refundable for withdrawals up until March 22, 2012. For withdrawals after March 22, 2012 but before April 19, 2012, 50% of your full payment is refundable. For withdrawals on or after April 19, 2012 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.
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- CAMP LINKS & UPDATES
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- Camp contact:
info@solvangtriathloncamps.com
"I value the opportunity to be a camp coach and share my love of cycling and the skills I learned as an 8-year pro to the women of the Solvang cycling camp. The riding in the Santa Ynez valley is world class, the camaraderie among the women is fantastic, and memories and friendships are made that last a lifetime. And the wine is icing on the cake!"
Kimberly Baldwin
Women's Camp Lead Coach
3x USA National Time Trial
Champion
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