WOMEN'S CYCLING CAMP 2008
with Specialized Bikes
Early November, 2008
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 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.
- Coaching led by a Specialized sponsored Women Pro Cyclist
- 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
- Camp Fee:
- $600 (US Dollars)
- The camp fee includes all coaching, use of a Specialized Bike for the
entire camp, fully support rides, all evening meals and three lunches,
route plans and profiles, seminars led by Specialized staff 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:
- 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 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. 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, evening 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 $75.00 a
night per person for a shared room or $105 room for single occupancy.
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 and the YMCA (great if you would like a 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 Solvang Cycling Camps
Women's Camp which will allow you to get the special rate we have
reserved.
Meadowlark Inn Women's Camp rates (3 nights total): (Please note these
rates include breakfast)
Kitchen Room Single Occupancy: $105 per night
Kitchen Room Double Occupancy: $150 per night ($75 per person)
Please inquire about availability of rooms with a hot tub
(Extra person in Shared kitchen rooms = $40 per night)
- Meals:
- No camp is complete without good eating. For dinner we have arranged a
group rate at the Meadowlark, to save you having to walk anywhere after
your training day! All evening meals Wednesday - Friday inclusive are
included in the camp fee. Lunches on the Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
are also 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.
- 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 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!
- Pick-up day:
- Please note that the camp officially starts at 11:30am on this day. (If
you would like to arrive a day early, we are able to offer
airport shuttle pick ups in the afternoon by prior arrangement.)
- Pick up times at Santa Barbara Airport:
- 9am, 10:30am
- Departure day:
- Please allow 50 minute for the drive plus check in time at the airport
- 90mins 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:
- Please check back soon for details.
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