DAY 1

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Pro teams believe the most important stage of a big race is the day BEFORE the race starts. The “shakeout” ride ensures the entire ensemble – from mechanics to riders to drivers – are dialed in for the ensuing stages. The same applies to our Camp. This 20-mile out-and-back route will kiss the foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains, introducing both staff and riders to some modest climbs, flowy descents, and the riding protocol of the Camp. Coaches will also help set up the head units on riders’ computers to de-code some of those vital functions ranging from biometrics to navigation.

 Schedule

• 12:00 pm Guest arrival at The Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village
• 12:00 pm – 3:00 PM Garmin Setup and Configuration, Fit Seminar, & Flat and Bike Maintenance
• 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM 90 minute – 23-mile Shakeout Ride with 2,000 feet of climbing at an easy pace with review of road rules with 5:30 pm Bike service, coaching consult, and fit service
  
• 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Welcome dinner with schedule overview and group goals discussion

DAY 2

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We roll out in a triumphantly tight 2×2 formation through rolling hills and ranches, descending to the northernmost portion of the Pacific Coast Highway, our trophy being the iconic rock pillars that serve as gates to the Malibu coast. The group will see the iconic Pacific Coast Highway and a beautiful rest stop at Point Mugu. From there the A group will proceed to tackle the Deer Creek climb and Mulholland Climbs while the B group will go straight to the Mulholland Highway before descending Decker and returning on Encinal Canyon road.

 Schedule

• 5:00 AM – 6:00 AM Meditation / Stretching Session
• 5:30 AM – 7:30 AM Coffee and breakfast
• 7:30 AM Rider Meeting
• 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
  • A Route: Campers will embark on a challenging 68-mile journey featuring 7,000 feet of elevation gain. The ascent begins in earnest at mile 29 with Deer Creek Road. Eleven miles later, participants will tackle the second climb of the day, an 8-mile stretch up Mulholland Highway, which ascends 1,800 feet. The day’s final ascent is a Category II climb up Encinal Canyon.
  • B Route: This 60-mile route kicks off with its first categorized climb—a Category I ascent up Mulholland Highway—occurring at mile 32.5. The second climb of the day will also be a Category II ascent, taking place on Encinal Canyon Road.
• 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Lunch at Four Seasons
• 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM Massage and compression therapy with protein smoothies in The Spa
• 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM Garmin Setup and Configuration, Fit Seminar, & Flat and Bike Maintenance
• 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Dinner at Four Seasons

DAY 4

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Every Grand Tour has a “Queen Stage,” the route that challenges all, but can break some. This stage will be the longest and most difficult of the five days. There is an extra climb, longer distance, and very little flat terrain on which one can relax. Our team strives to get every Camper through this test, riding stroke-for-stroke, bar-to-bar, and knee-to-knee with the Campers. Every Camper must apply everything learned to that point to simply complete the ride.

 Schedule

• 5:00 AM – 6:00 AM Meditation / Stretching Session
• 5:30 AM – 7:30 AM Coffee and breakfast
• 7:30 AM Rider Meeting
• 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
  • A Route: Saturday is the traditional “Queen Stage,” the most decisive and demanding of the five. After scaling Westlake Boulevard, we dive down the car-free descent of Mulholland Drive. After return up the PCH we push up the challenging Decker Canyon Climb. We re-group and plunge back down Westlake Boulevard!
  • B Route: This edition shaves off six miles and 1,000 feet less in climbing than the A route. After descending Mulholland with the A group, the Bs turn south on the PCH and scale the dreaded Decker instead of the longer and higher ascent of Yerba Buena.
• 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Lunch at Four Seasons
• 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM Massage and compression therapy with protein smoothies in The Spa
• 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM Garmin Setup and Configuration, Fit Seminar, & Flat and Bike Maintenance
• 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Dinner at Four Seasons

DAY 5

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We roll out in 2×2 pro team formation, instilling vital foundation skills for riders of all levels. Coaches and staff will guide Campers in the management of clothing, nutrition, and hydration as we press into the mountains for extended climbs and exhilarating descents down to sea level. After each major test, we regroup. The efficiency of the group formation resets each rider for the next climbing test up the canyon climbs towards home, where coaches help riders gauge the exertion of the day, set data frameworks, identify skill objectives, and begin the recovery process.

 Schedule

• 5:00 AM – 6:00 AM Meditation / Stretching Session
• 5:30 AM – 7:30 AM Coffee and breakfast
• 7:30 AM Rider Meeting
• 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
  • A Route: This route begins with a relaxed 2×2 rollout, following parts of the course used during the shakeout. At the control point, the A group will continue to tackle the ascent of Piuma, followed by the exhilarating descents of Rambla Pacifico and Las Flores before climbing back up Latigo. With a total distance of 53.6 miles and an elevation gain of 5,900 feet, this route serves as an excellent send-off for campers.
  • B Route: The B Route features a smooth 2×2 rollout, followed by a challenging Category II climb up Piuma, which will serve as the focus for a teaching seminar on climbing techniques. Riders will also participate in a descending clinic on Stunt Road and the Westlake Descent, culminating in a total distance of 41.4 miles and an elevation gain of 4,300 feet.
• 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM Lunch at Four Seasons
• 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM Massage and compression therapy with protein smoothies in the Spa
• 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM Check Out and Departure