BEST BUDDIES BREAKAWAY CAMP: ASPEN
CYCLING EXPERIENCE
Sunday, June 27th – Thursday, July 1st, 2027
What to Expect
Camp attendees are treated to an epic five-day, five-night cycling experience from Sunday, June 27th through Thursday, July 1st, 2027.
Based at The St. Regis Aspen Resort, riders receive the amenities, support, and structure of a UCI World Tour team. Each day features a full curriculum with pro tips on climbing, descending, nutrition, group riding skills, and recovery. All riders may choose from multiple route options each day to match their desired level of intensity and skill. The camp will feature INEOS-Grenadiers rider Cam Wurf, providing wit and wisdom from years of international racing experience.
Those hoping for a structured, objective-based approach to camp will have the opportunity to work with our USAC Certified Coaching staff to achieve their performance goals. Prior to arrival, Best Buddies staff will analyze training data for those participating in this program and provide performance targets and support on key sectors of the day’s routes. Through focused pre-ride meetings and post-ride debriefs, staff will provide riders with the tools to achieve their goals, and feedback on how to maintain or improve their performance through a holistic approach to training during the week and beyond. The camp is supported by a full staff of licensed coaches, Tour de France mechanics, professional chefs, and massage therapists.
This five-star camp helps to raise funds and awareness for Best Buddies International’s global mission to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Your standard camp entry now includes participation in the Best Buddies Challenge: Aspen on Day 5 and admission to the Best Buddies Gala, rounding out a complete Aspen experience.
What's included
Five days of professionally-led rides through Aspen with Pro guides SAG support.
- Five (5) days and five (5) nights at The St. Regis Aspen Resort
- Daily cycling experiences and organized rides
- Daily massages
- Full support from the Best Buddies ride team
Ride support, route guidance, and designated rest stops - The Best Buddies Challenge: Aspen on Day 5
- Admission to the Best Buddies Gala
- Opportunities to experience Aspen’s dining, shopping, wellness, and outdoor activities
Nutrition and Wellness
Providing a holistic approach to training with special attention given to nutrition and post-training recovery.
- Daily gourmet, nutrient-dense group breakfasts, lunches, and dinners
- Daily post-ride massage and nutrition in the Best Buddies Recovery Room
- Presentations by leading fitness experts, including professional exercise physiologists
- Learn how train and recover for optimal performance day-in and day-out
The St. Regis Aspen Resort
The Camp package includes a complimentary five (5) night stay at The St. Regis Aspen Resort.
- Complimentary stay at The St. Regis Aspen Resort
for five (5) nights. - Guests will have access to the resort’s five-star spa, pool, and fitness facilities
- Complimentary daily laundry service
DAILY ITINERARY
Sunday, June 27th – Thursday, July 1st, 2027
Below is a sample itinerary of what each Camp day will offer. After each day’s ride we focus on your repair and recovery. While mechanics tend to your bike’s needs after each day’s ride, you can focus on recovery and relaxation at the wellness offerings of The St. Regis Aspen Resort through recovery nutrition, massage, and full access to the hotel spa’s amenities. This Camp transcends cycling. Our vision is to bring together elements of philanthropy, adventure, nutrition, wellness, and a lifestyle to believe in for the ultimate six-star experience, all while building new friendships and creating lasting memories.
Day 1
Riders will depart from The St. Regis Aspen Resort before heading up one of the Roaring Fork Valley’s most iconic climbs, Castle Creek Road. Although the climb is long, gentle gradients will allow riders to assess their level, get familiar with their bodies’ response to altitude, and ensure their equipment is ready to go for the week of riding ahead.
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Route
Schedule
12:00 PM Guest arrival at The St. Regis Aspen Resort
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM Head unit setup and Configuration and Bike Builds
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM 90 minute, – 27-mile shakeout ride at an easy pace with review of road rules
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Welcome dinner with schedule overview and an Introduction to our Best Buddies National Ambassador
Day 2
Both groups of riders will head up the Maroon Creek Road climb to the stunning Maroon Bells Scenic area on Day 2 before returning to town. The A group will climb West Buttermilk Road before tackling Maroon Creek, while both groups will add on a four-mile loop up West Mountain Road after descending from the day’s marquee climb. Red Mountain climbs up the opposite side of the valley from the resort, offering great views of Aspen Mountain.
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Schedule
5:30 AM – 7:30 AM Coffee and breakfast
7:30 AM Rider Meeting
8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- A Route: 34.5 mile ride with 3840 feet of elevation gain.
- B Route: 26.5 mile ride with 2620 feet of elevation gain.
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Lunch at The Little Nell
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Pinarello Presentation
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM Massage and compression therapy with protein smoothies in The Spa
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM Head unit Setup and Configuration, Fit Seminar, & Flat and Bike Maintenance
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Dinner at The St. Regis Aspen Resort
Day 3
Day three’s route will descend from Aspen along McLain Flats to the town of Basalt before beginning the gentle climb out of town to the gorgeous Ruedi Reservoir. Campers will tackle just over 69 miles in total, with an elevation gain of just under 4,000 feet. Our B group riders will see the same outbound route to Basalt as route A but will turn back to Aspen after a coffee stop in Basalt for a total of 40 miles with 2,300 feet gained.
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Schedule
5:30 AM – 7:30 AM Coffee and breakfast
7:30 AM Rider Meeting
8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- A Route: 70 miles with 4111 feet of elevation gain.
- B Route: 39 miles and 2,290 feet of elevation gain.
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Lunch at The St. Regis Aspen Resort
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM Massage and compression therapy with protein smoothies in The Spa
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM Coaching Seminar on how to Structure your season
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Dinner at a premier Aspen restaurant
Day 4
Details coming soon.
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Route
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Schedule
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Day 5
The Best Buddies Challenge: Aspen
On Day 5, participants will take part in the Best Buddies Challenge: Aspen, the culminating cycling event of the Aspen Camp. This signature experience brings the camp community together for a memorable day on the road, surrounded by the beauty of the Colorado Rockies. Additional event details, including route information, timing, and participant requirements, will be provided by Best Buddies.
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Schedule
5:30 AM – 7:30 AM Coffee and breakfast
7:30 AM Rider Meeting
8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- A Route:76.6 miles and 7,627 feet of elevation gain.
- B Route: 39 miles and 4,342 feet of elevation
gain.
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Lunch at The St. Regis Aspen Resort
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM Massage and compression therapy with protein smoothies in The Spa
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM Celebration and dinner at The Best Buddies Aspen Gala
Five-Day Breakaway Camp Package
$12,000 One-Time Rider Fee ($6,000 Deposit Due at Registration)
Once registered, you’ll have access to your own fundraising webpage, which you can easily personalize. Your webpage makes it easy for donors to give and for you to ask for and keep track of donations.
We’ll also provide you with fundraising materials, including email and letter templates, posters and step-by-step guides for holding your own fundraising events. And, you’ll have the support of a Best Buddies Coach. Whether you are new to fundraising, or an old pro, we’ve got all the tools you’ll need to not only meet, but exceed your fundraising goals.
Supporting Best Buddies
All funds raised benefit Best Buddies International, the largest organization dedicated to ending the social, physical and economic isolation of the 200 million people worldwide with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Our programs empower people with IDD to form meaningful friendships with their peers, secure jobs, improve communication and advocacy skills, and live independently, while also offering support for their families.
The IDD community that Best Buddies serves individuals with IDD and their families. The IDD community includes, but is not limited to, people with Down syndrome, autism, Fragile X, Williams syndrome, and other undiagnosed disabilities.