California Cycling Camps & Bicycle Training Camps
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Tour Summary
Duration
5 DaysDistance
345 milesElevation Gain
37,000 feet2012 Dates
Jan 23-27Feb 13-17
Mar 5-9
Mar 26-30
Apr 2-6
Apr 23-27
May 7-11
Oct 29-2
Nov 5-9
2012 Price
Climbing Camp Only: $395.00 includes full ride support, guide, route slips, 3-4 SAG stops, lunchDinner & Breakfast on your own
Book your own Hotel (see lodging below)
Rider Limit
20 Rider LimitBike Rental
$245.00Highlights
Santa Monica MountainsMalibu Creek Park
Malibu
Agoura Hills
Road Bike Action review
2012 Rider Blog
Hotels
Book Your OwnWestlake Village - $145
(Host Hotel)
Hampton Inn - $100
Homewood Suites - 139
Residence Inn - $170 Sheraton - $189
Good Nite Inn - $60
Camping:
Malibu Creek ParkDining
Boccaccio's
Moz Buddha Lounge
Zin Bistro
Lady Face
Padri
Mediterraneo
The Old Place
Bogies
Start / Finish
Westlake Village, CA(Map to Start)
Airports
LAX -37 milesBurbank -30 miles
Shuttle Services: Supershuttle
Bike Shipping: Serious Cycling
I am already thinking about 2012. I can honestly say that the week I spent riding in Santa Monica was one of the most enjoyable weeks of my life. Next year, although the variety of a different ride is apealing, I am pulled to Santa Monica .
- Don Brazelton
Amazingly, the roads are very quite with almost no traffic. I spent an hour climbing Latigo Canyon and was passed by not a single car. And the pavement quality is much better than most of our roads. The views rival the Alps, very different but spectacular. Most of the climbs switchback up the sides of mountains so you get a real sense of how high up you have are, looking down at the road and ocean far below.
- Richard Freggiaro
Santa Monica Mountains - Cycling Climbing Camps
5 Day Cycling Camp • 345 Miles • 37,000' Elevation Gain • $395.00
Why spin on a trainer or ride in the cold when you can join our cycling training camp in the mountains all winter long in southern California! Climb all day in warm weather and blue skies.
Many pro cycling teams are now using the Santa Monica Mountains for their winter and spring training camps and now you can too. Lance trained here. So did Carlos Sastre. Team Saxo Bank and Cervelo spent time here before the Amgen Tour.
Cycling Escapes recently provided route slips and maps to Team HTC-Columbia for their Dec 2010 training camp here. Check out the recent article in Road Bike Action for rave reviews of the area. --->
The Santa Monica's tower above Malibu and the Pacific Coast like a jewel carved just for cyclists. We climb all the classic passes from Agoura Hills and Calabasas to Malibu and back. The climbs range from 3-10 miles with grades averaging 6-7%
and sections of 8-15%. Each day choose between an A or B Route for difficulty.
The training camp is set up slightly different than our Tours. It includes all our great SAG support during the ride, all the snacks and drinks you want, unlimited energy bars and drinks, a lunch stop, route slips, a guide and van support if you need it. But Riders are responsible for booking their own hotel, and meals when not riding.
Day |
Weekday |
Route |
A Loop |
Elev Gain |
B Loop |
Elev Gain |
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1 |
Mon |
Meet in Westlake Village, CA |
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2 |
Tue |
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3 |
Wed |
52 |
52 |
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4 |
Thur |
90 |
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5 |
Fri |
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Depart Fri Night or Stay over |
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Total |
325 |
36,506' |
252 |
24,373' |
Route Map
All rides start and end at the Westlake Village Inn. Choose your own basecamp for the week. See the hotel and dining links on the left sidebar to plan your week.
Westlake Village Inn is the nicest hotel in the area, and is also the Host Hotel for the Camp. It sits on a lake and golf course, with complimentary breakfast and internet. All rooms face the ouside, so you can ride right to your door. Ask for the "Cycling Escapes" rate of $145.
There are many other nearby hotels. Hampton Inn is 2 miles from the Westlake Inn. Homewood Suites & Residence Inn have kitchens and are about 2 miles away. Goodnite Inn is very basic and is 7 miles from the Start.
LAX is the biggest airport in the area, although Burbank is closer. Drive time from LAX to Agoura Hills is about 45 minutes - 2 hours with traffic. Plan your arrival time accordingly. Riders need to arrange their own shuttle from the airport (see link on the sidebar). We recommend renting a car for the week in order to sightsee and meet the group for dinner.
Check Out - March 2012 Rider Blog
Ship your bike to our local bike shop in Agoura Hills - "Serious Cycling". They will unpack it and assemble it for you. At the end of the camp, they will pack it and ship it back for you. All camp riders also receive a $10 gift certificate for the shop, and a special discount on the purchase of a BMC bike.