California Bicycle Training Camps
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Tour Summary
About Cycling Escapes...I don't think I can rave and promote it enough!
- Monique Swanson
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
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
Westlake Village - $145(Host Hotel)
Hampton Inn - $120
Homewood Suites - 139
Residence Inn - $170 Sheraton - $189
Good Nite Inn - $60
Camping:
Malibu Creek ParkDining
Boccaccio's
Moz Buddha Lounge
Zin Bistro
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 Training Camp
Monday - Meet in Westlake Village, CA
We'll meet in Westlake Village Monday morning at 8:00am. First we have a brief orientation where we'll provide an overview for the week, hand out route slips, make introductions, and answer any questions you have. We begin riding at 9:00am. New for 2012, all rides start and end at our new Host Hotel, the Westlake Village Inn in Westlake Village.
Sample Schedule
Monday
8:00am Orientation (Hotel)
9:00am Ride Start (Leave from Hotel)
2:00-4:00pm End
6:00pm Dinner
Day 1 - Rockstore / Decker / Yerba Buena
Our training camp starts off with three of the famous climbs in the area, Rockstore, Decker and Yerba Buena. Decker includes a 1/2 mile section with grades from 10-19%. The views from the top of Yerba Buena are outstanding. Did we mention you should probably have either a compact with a 28 on the back or a triple?
62 miles / 7,300 ft. elevation gain
Day 2 - Piuma / Fernwood
Piuma may be one of the most scenic climbs in all of southern California. It follows a thin ridge up the mountains to top out with 360 degree views all around. It's also 5 miles of 6-10% grades. Rest up on the descent because Fernwood is another 5 mile climb with similar grades.
Check Out - March 2012 Rider Blog
60 miles / 7,139 ft. elevation gain
Day 3 - Latigo Canyon Loop
Latigo Canyon is one of the classic climbs in the area. At just over nine miles in length with steady grades and constant views of the Pacific Ocean, it's no wonder Lance used to train on Latigo when he was in the area. Of course to get to it from Agoura Hills we have to climb the usual suspects. We'll also take a cruise along Zuma Beach and Point Dume.
52 miles / 5,200 ft. elevation gain
Day 4 - Mulholland Super Loops
This is a big one. We'll ride Mulholland all the way out to the Pacific Coast Highway, then do multiple loops around most of the classic climbs. During the course of the ride we'll summit Cotharian, Mulholland and Encinal. And if you have the legs, you can add Latigo to the feat.
Two Choices: 70 miles & 8,373' OR 90 miles & 10,573' elevation gain
Day 5 - Piuma / Tuna Canyon / Las Flores
Since we just can't ride up Piuma enough, we'll hook it up to Tuna Canyon, famous for its twisty descent - 70 turns in 4.1 miles. After descending down to Malibu and sea level, we'll ride up Las Flores, one of the steepest climbs around, which tops out at 18%. But the views are amazing...
57 miles / 6,300 ft. elevation gain
