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WOMEN'S CYCLING CAMP 2009
with Specialized Bikes
October 22-25, 2009
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 woman pro riders/coaches. SAG support along with catered meals and wine tasting are all part of the itinerary. It is four days devoted to training, recovery, bike talk, fun and wine tasting.... with miles of smiles guaranteed.
- Women's specific design road bikes supplied by Specialized Bikes for the duration of the camp (first-come first-served basis)
- Bike fitting and technical assistance by Amy Shreve - Designs for Women's Specialized Bikes Demo Teal Leader for the West
- Fully supported rides
- Bike skills practice
- Bike maintenance/tech seminar
- Route profiles and maps
- Catered evening meals and lunches
- Stretching/yoga sessions
- Wine tasting
- 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 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 enjoy cycling. Rides will be from 30 - 50 miles each day, with the option on the beach day to ride up to 80miles if requested. Please email our Camp Director Charlie Woodcock info@solvangtriathloncamps.com if you have any questions as to the suitability of this camp for you.
- Camp Director: Charlie Woodcock
- Lead Coach: Kimberly Baldwin - Former T'Mobile Women's Team Member and National TT Champion
- Specialized Tech Support: Amy Shreve from the Specialized Designs for Women Demo Team
- Camp Fee:
- $655 (US Dollars)
- The camp fee includes all coaching, use of a Specialized Bike for the entire camp (first come first served basis), fully support rides, all evening meals and lunches, route plans and profiles, seminars led by Specialized staff/coaches 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:
- Please check out the camp itinerary here
- 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 - camp starts at 11am on Thursday October 22, 2009):
(Please note these rates include breakfast)
King/Queen Single Occupancy: $90 per night
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)
Meadowlark Inn Cancellation Policy:
There is a $25 cancellation policy for any rooms canceled with the Meadowlark Inn after a reservation has been made. If the reservation is canceled after September 24, 2009, you will be held responsible for any portion of the total reservation costs that the Meadowlark Inn is not able to re-sell.
- Meals:
- All evening meals Thursday, Friday and Saturday and lunches Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday are 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 away.
- Airport Shuttles (from Santa Barbara Airport)
- We have airport shuttles available 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!
- Arrival:
- Either Wednesday afternoon (October 21) or Thursday morning (Oct 22). Please note that the camp officially starts at 11:00am on Thursday May 14th.
- Pick up times at Santa Barbara Airport on Wednesday October 21, 2009
- 2pm, 4pm or 6pm
- Pick up times at Santa Barbara Airport on Thursday October 22, 2009
- 9am, 10:30am
- Departure: Sunday October 25, 2009
- Please allow 50 minute for the drive plus check in time at the airport - 75 mins 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:
- The total camp fee minus $100 is refundable for withdrawals up until September 10, 2009. For withdrawals after September 10, 2009 but on or before September 24, 2009 50% of your full camp fee payment is refundable. For withdrawals on or after September 24, 2009 only 25% of your full camp fee payment is refundable.
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