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Tour Summary
About Cycling Escapes...I don't think I can rave and promote it enough!
- Monique Swanson
Duration
5 Days / 5 NightsDistance
300-345 milesElevation Gain
23,000 - 37,000 feet2010 Dates
Jan 10-15Feb 14-19
Mar 28 - Apr 2
Apr 25-30
May 30 - June 6
June 13-18
Sept 5-10
Nov 7-12
Dec 5-10
2010 Price
All Inclusive: $2,195(Marriott)
Climbing Camp Only: $395.00 includes ride support, route slips, lunch
Rider Limit
20 Rider LimitBike Rental
$245.00Highlights
Santa Monica MountainsMalibu Creek Park
Malibu
Agoura Hills
Road Bike Action review
Lodging
Marriott RenaisanceCamping:
Malibu Creek Park
Alternative Hotels:
Good Nite Inn
Hampton Inn
Dining
Boccaccio's
Moz Buddha Lounge
Piatti Ristorante
Padri
Saddle Peak Lodge
The Old Place
H2O Sea Grill
Start / Finish
Agoura Hills, CAAirport
BurbankLAX
Supershuttle
Santa Monica Mountains - Climbing Camp
Sunday - Meet in Agoura Hills
We'll meet in Agoura Hills on Sunday and start riding Monday morning. All rides start and end at the Marriott Renaisance hotel. After checking in, you'll have the chance to get settled and set up your bike. At an early evening orientation we'll provide an overview for the week, make introductions, and answer any questions you have.
Sample Schedule
Monday
7:30am Breakfast at Hotel
9:00am Ride Start (Leave from Hotel)
2:00-4:00pm End
6:00pm Dinner
Day 1 - Rockstore / Decker / Yerba Buena
We start off 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 may want to put a Triple on your bike for the week?
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.
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
